
1-8 Equations with negative exponents and fractions
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08 1-8 Equations with negative exponents and fractions
- Clear negative exponents first by taking reciprocals, then equalise bases.
- Example: 2−x = 1/16 → 2−x = 2⁻⁴ → x = 4.
- Example: (1/3)2x = 9 → 3−2x = 3² → x = −1.
- Fractional exponents: x3/2 = 8 → x = 82/3 = (∛8)² = 4.
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