Question

1/16*(1/2)^2=(1/2)^3(x-2)

Answer 1

(1/2)^4 * (1/2)^2= (1/2)^3x-6
(1/2)^4+2 =(1/2)^3x-6
as bases are equal powers should be equated
4+2= 3x-6
6 =3x-6
3x= 6+6
3x=12
x=12/3
x=4 is the answer