SOLUTION: Write the following expression using positive exponents and simplify when possible. 5x^-1

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Question 40381: Write the following expression using positive exponents and simplify when possible.
5x^-1

Answer by junior403(76) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the following expression using positive exponents and simplify when possible.
5x%5E-1
In dealing with all exponents we know that in this case the -1 will only effect the value of the x term not the 5.
Think of it like 5%2Ax%5E-1%2F1
So using the quotient rule for exponents we can put all negative exponent in the denominator to make them positive...
5%2F%281%2Ax%5E1%29 or 5%2Fx
I hope this helps
Good Luck!