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

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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

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