Question

Simplify (3x)-1. A. 81x^4. B. 4x^6. C. 1/3x. D. 1/x^6

Answer 1

if you mean: (3x)^-1

When you have a power to a negative number (1 in this case), place the power on the numerator, with the base in the denominator.

(3x)^-1 = 1/3x

1/3x, or C) is your answer


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