Question

Use the like bases property to solve the equation:
16^x = 1/4
x=

Answer 1

Answer:-1/2

Explanation:

16^x=1/4

(4^2)^x=4^(-1)

4^2x=4^(-1)

Base cancelled each other since they are the same

2x=-1

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2=-1/2

x=-1/2