Find the value needed for the “?” to make the equation true. 1/x^? = x^6 Answer: ? =__

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

1/x^? = x^6

Answer: ? =__

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Answer:

? =-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

Rico Sonntag answered Sep 19, 2022

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