Simplify 3x^(-1/2)

Problem

3*x(−1/2)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a(−n)=1/(an)

2. Apply the rule to the term x(−1/2) by moving it to the denominator.

3. Rewrite the expression using a positive exponent.

4. Convert the fractional exponent to radical form using the rule a(1/n)=√(n,a)

Final Answer

3*x(−1/2)=3/√(,x)

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