Question

-8xc = 1 solve for x

Answer 1

[-8c]⁻¹ = x

Explanation:

-8xc = 1

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-8c -8c

`x = - (1)/(8c) \\ \\ or \\ \\ x = ({ -8c})^(-1)`

This, according to the Negative Exponential Rule [Reverse], is how you write this as a rational exponent. You bring the denominator to the numerator while ALTERING THE INTEGER SYMBOL FROM POSITIVE TO NEGATIVE:

b⁻ⁿ = 1\bⁿ

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