2 would be the answer. Replace the x with the three and multiply that with the 2 and then subtract 4.
Answer:
1. 
2. 
3. 
Step-by-step explanation:

Write in exponential form
Using the law of logarithm which says if
then

By comparison;
A = 16; b = 2 and x = 4
The expression
becomes


Write in exponential form
Applying the same law as used in (1) above;
A = 2; b = 16 and 
The expression
becomes

Write in logarithm form
Using the law of logarithm which says if
then

By comparison;
b = 2; x = z and A = y
The expression
becomes

Answer:
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"x" always goes on the left side and "y" always goes on the right side of the parentheses. If you only have an "x" then you will just put a zero in for "y" and vice versa. I hope this helps.