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1-8 Equations with negative exponents and fractions

1-8 Equations with negative exponents and fractions

Point 8 of 11 — Unit 1: Powers of Powers and Exponential EquationsQuestion bank: 0 questions (0 with pictures)

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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