Question

Find the value needed for the “?” to make the equation true.

1/x^? = x^6

Answer: ? =__

Answer 1

`? =-6`

Explanation:

Given

`(1)/(x^?) = x^6`

Required

Find ?

Apply law of indices

`x^(-?) = x^6`

Cancel x on both sides

`-? = 6`

Multiply both sides by -1

`-1*-? = 6*-1`

`? =-6`