2/x^2 in indices form explanation. I know the answer is 2x^-2 but I want an explanation.

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

(1)/(a^(m) ) ⇔
a^(-m) , then

(2)/(x^2) = 2 ×
(1)/(x^2) = 2
x^(-2)

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