Simplify x^-1

Problem

x(−1)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that any non-zero base raised to a negative power is equal to the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive power.

2. Apply the rule a(−n)=1/(an) to the expression where a=x and n=1

3. Simplify the resulting expression by noting that any value raised to the power of 1 is itself.

Final Answer

x(−1)=1/x

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