SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation a)(1/2)^x = 16 Thanks so much in advance:)

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Question 824788: Solve the exponential equation
a)(1/2)^x = 16
Thanks so much in advance:)
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the exponential equation
a)(1/2)^x = 16
%282%5E-1%29%5Ex=2%5E4
2%5E%28-x%29=2%5E%284%29
-x=4
x=-4