Simplify the following expression.
x^-1 =
x^-1 = 1/x
6p-16
(6)3-16
18-16=2
To simplify the expression x^-1, we need to understand the concept of negative exponents.
A negative exponent indicates that the base is in the denominator of a fraction. Specifically, if we have x^-n, it is equivalent to 1/x^n.
Now, applying this concept to our expression x^-1, we can rewrite it as 1/x^1.
Since any number raised to the power of 1 is itself, we simplify further to 1/x.
Therefore, the simplified expression for x^-1 is 1/x.