SOLUTION: how do you solve... logx 16 = -4

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Question 211484: how do you solve...
logx 16 = -4
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Applying "log rules":
logx 16 = -4
16 = x^(-4)
16 = 1/x^4
16x^4 = 1
x^4 = 1/16
x = 1/2