Question

ASAP!! simplify x^-2 show work

Answer 1

`\frac{1}{ {x}^(2) }`

Explanation:

1) Remove parentheses.

`{x}^( - 2)`

2) Use negative power rule: x^-a = 1/x^a.

`\frac{1}{ {x}^( 2) }`

hence, the answer is 1/x^2.

Answer 2

1/x^2

Explanation:

exponent rule: a^-b = 1/a^b

x^-2 = 1/x^2