SOLUTION: 2^x+1=1/16

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Question 170596: 2^x+1=1/16
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^x+1=1/16
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If you meant 2^(x+1) = 1/16, then
2^(x+1) = 2^(-4)
x+1 = -4
x = -5