SOLUTION: The problem is 2/x^-4. I know the way to solve normal negative exponents so I tried that and got: 2/1/x^4, simplified to 2/x^4 because 2/1 is 2. I got 2/x^4 as a final answer. Is t

Algebra ->  Exponents -> SOLUTION: The problem is 2/x^-4. I know the way to solve normal negative exponents so I tried that and got: 2/1/x^4, simplified to 2/x^4 because 2/1 is 2. I got 2/x^4 as a final answer. Is t      Log On


   

Question 147889: The problem is 2/x^-4. I know the way to solve normal negative exponents so I tried that and got: 2/1/x^4, simplified to 2/x^4 because 2/1 is 2. I got 2/x^4 as a final answer. Is this correct?
Found 2 solutions by oscargut, stanbon:
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/(x^-4) = 2/(1/x^4) = 2* (x^4/1)= 2*x^4 = 2x^4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The problem is 2/x^-4.
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= 2/[1/x^4]
Now you need to invert the denominator and multiply:
= 2
= 2x^4
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Cheers,
Stan H.