Question

Write the expression with a single rational exponent 1/x to the -1 power

Answer 1

Given:

`(1)/(x)`

To Determine: The simplified fraction to its rational exponent to the power of -1

Solution

Apply the exponent rule below

`(1)/(a^n)=a^(-n)`

Apply the exponent rule above to the given fraction

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

Hence, 1/x = x ⁻¹