Solve 16\(^x\) = 0.25
A
-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
C
-\(\frac{1}{4}\)
D
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
16\(^x\) = 0.25
16\(^x\) = \(\frac{25}{100} = \frac{1}{4}\)
4(\(^2)^x\) = 4\(^{-1}\)
2x = -1
x = \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70177)