Solve the exponential equation. 16x = 0.5 - 4 - 1/4 1/4

x = - 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

16 ^x = 1/2

Rewiting as

2^4^x = 2 ^ - 1

We know that a^b^c = a^ (b*c)

2 ^ (4x) = 2^ - 1

The bases are the same so the exponents are the same

4x = - 1

Divide by 4

4x/4 = - 1/4

x = - 1/4