SOLUTION: x^a * x^1/6 = x^-1/54

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Question 676295: x^a * x^1/6 = x^-1/54
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^a * x^1/6 = x^-1/54
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x^(a+(1/6)) = x^(-1/54)
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a + (1/6) = (-1/54)
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a = (-1/54) - (9/54)
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a = -10/54
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a = -5/27
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Cheers,
Stan H.