Simplify x^-2

Problem

x(−2)

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 formula a(−n)=1/(an) to the given expression.

3. Rewrite the expression by moving the base x to the denominator and changing the sign of the exponent from −2 to 2

Final Answer

x(−2)=1/(x2)

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