SOLUTION: please help me solve the equation 2x^-1/2 = 8

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: please help me solve the equation 2x^-1/2 = 8 This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^-1/2 = 8
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2x^(-1/2) = 8
x^(-1/2) = 4
[x^(-1/2)]^(-2) = 4^(-2)
x = 1/16
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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