Simplify 2x^-3

Problem

2*x^(−3)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a^(−n)=1/(a^n) 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/(x^3)

Final Answer

2*x^(−3)=2/(x^3)

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