Question

Solve each of the following equations for a.
2^x = 16)

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: x = 4

Explanation:

Data

`2^(x) = 16`

Find the prime factors of 16

16 2

8 2

4 2

2 2

1 16 = 2⁴

`2^(x)  = 2^(4)`

Then

x = 4

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

(2^x = 16)

(2^4 = 16)

x = 4