Question

Solve for X :

(1)/(64)=16^(4x+3)

Answer 1

Hint: \(4^{-3} = 4^{2(4x+3)}\)

Answer 2

Since the bases are equal, solve

2(4x + 3) = -3

for x

Answer 3

Remember that when you have a fraction, it means the same as negative exponent

Answer 4

Negative exponents are not truly negative. So don't get negative exponents confused with negative numbers

Answer 5

so it would be -9/8 ?

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

thank you!!