Question

Solve for x = 2 ÷ 12⁻¹

Answer 1

x = 24

Explanation:

x = 2 ÷ 12⁻¹

x = 2 * 12

x = 24

Answer 2

x = 24

Explanation:

The applicable rule of exponents is ...

1/a^-b = a^b

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The problem simplifies to ...

x = 2 ÷ 12^-1 = 2 · 1/12^-1

x = 2 · 12^1 = 2·12

x = 24