SOLUTION: For which non zero real values of x is -x^-4 =(-x)^-4. Explain?.

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Question 715191: For which non zero real values of x is -x^-4 =(-x)^-4. Explain?.
Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





....since you have on both sides, and left side is negative, there is no value that will make it true; so, no solution exist

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