We are given the equation:

\[
16^3 - 3x = 4^{-4x}
\]

Let's break it down and solve for \( x \).

### Step 1: Simplify powers of 16 and 4
Notice that \( 16 = 4^2 \), so we can rewrite \( 16^3 \) as:

\[
16^3 = (4^2)^3 = 4^6
\]

Thus, the equation becomes:

\[
4^6 - 3x = 4^{-4x}
\]

### Step 2: Express the equation in terms of base 4
Now the equation is:

\[
4^6 - 3x = 4^{-4x}
\]

### Step 3: Isolate the exponents
Since we have terms with powers of 4 on both sides, we can't directly combine them yet because of the term \(-3x\). We'll need to solve the equation algebraically.

At this point, since the equation has both terms involving \( x \) and constants in different forms, finding an exact algebraic solution would typically involve graphing methods or numeric approximations. Let's set up an approximation method to solve it for \( x \). 

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### Tip:
When solving exponential equations with different bases, converting all terms to the same base often simplifies the process significantly.

This page provides a step-by-step solution to the exponential equation 16^3 - 3x = 4^-4x. It covers concepts like exponentiation rules, converting terms to the same base, and algebraic manipulation. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12 looking to understand how to solve complex exponential equations.

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