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Yesterday, 11:04

Use the like bases property to solve the equation:

16^x = 1/4

x=

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  1. Yesterday, 11:11
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    Answer:-1/2

    Step-by-step 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
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