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Using full sentences, explain the solution for 0^-1

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Zero to the power of negative one can be rewritten as one over zero. This fraction is technically equal to infinity, though it is also undefined.

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Answer:

There is no solution.

0^-1 = 1/0

You can't divide by 0; therefore, there is no solution because the solution is undefined.

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