SOLUTION: Find the value of x: x^-2 = 1/36 I took the reciprocal of the index -2... (x^-2)-1/2 = (1/36)^-1/2 I am stuck right here. Can anyone provide me with step by step soluti

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Find the value of x: x^-2 = 1/36 I took the reciprocal of the index -2... (x^-2)-1/2 = (1/36)^-1/2 I am stuck right here. Can anyone provide me with step by step soluti      Log On


   



Question 368263: Find the value of x:
x^-2 = 1/36
I took the reciprocal of the index -2...
(x^-2)-1/2 = (1/36)^-1/2
I am stuck right here. Can anyone provide me with step by step solutions? Thank you so much and have a nice day!

Answer by mananth(16949) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E-2+=+1%2F36
1%2Fx%5E2+=+1%2F36
Multiply by 36x^2\
36x%5E2%2Fx%5E2=+36x%5E2%2F36
..
x%5E2=36
squareroot of bot
x= 6
...
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