Question

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

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

`(1)/(a^(m) )` ⇔
`a^(-m)` , then

`(2)/(x^2)` = 2 ×
`(1)/(x^2)` = 2
`x^(-2)`