Solve the Equation $$4 ^ { x + 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Do not use a calculator. $$4 ^ { x + 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

A) $x = 2$
B) $x = 8$
C) $x = - 5 \frac { 15 } { 16 }$
D) $x = - 8$
E) $x = - 5 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$