Rewrite the given equation in exponential form: \( 4^{x+7} = 16 \).
Express 16 as a power of 4, since both sides of the equation involve base 4. Note that \( 16 = 4^2 \). Substituting this, the equation becomes \( 4^{x+7} = 4^2 \).
Since the bases are the same, set the exponents equal to each other: \( x+7 = 2 \).
Solve for \( x \) by isolating it. Subtract 7 from both sides: \( x = 2 - 7 \).