Question

Which is the simplified form of x^-12?1. x^(-12).2. x^(12).3. -x^(12).4. 1/x^(12).5. -1/x^(12).

Answer 1

The simplified form of x^(-12) is as follows:

We have a negative exponent. It means that the expression is a fraction of the form:

x^(-a) = 1/x^a

Therefore

x^(-12) = 1/x^(12)

When there is a negative exponent, the expression results in this form. This is part of the exponent's rules.

So, the simplified form of x^(-12) is option 4.