Simplify 2x^-3

Problem

2*x(−3)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a(−n)=1/(an) for any non-zero base a

2. Apply the rule to the variable part of the expression, x(−3) by moving it to the denominator and changing the sign of the exponent.

3. Multiply the constant coefficient 2 by the resulting fraction 1/(x3)

Final Answer

2*x(−3)=2/(x3)

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