Precalculus Examples

$\frac{1}{2} = 16^{- \frac{1}{4}}$

Step 1

Convert the exponential equation to a logarithmic equation using the logarithm base $(16)$ of the left side $(\frac{1}{2})$ equals the exponent $(- \frac{1}{4})$ .

$\log_{16} (\frac{1}{2}) = - \frac{1}{4}$