SOLUTION: What is x if: log_x(16) = -2

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Question 236766: What is x if: log_x(16) = -2
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
using rules for logs ___ x^(-2) = 16

raising to the -1/2 power ___ [x^(-2)]^(-1/2) = 16^(-1/2)

x = 1/4

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