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simplify 2a^{-1}

Solution

simplify

2 a^{- 1}

Solution

\frac{2}{a}

Solution steps

2 a^{- 1}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- 1} = \frac{1}{a}

a^{- 1} = \frac{1}{a}

= 2 \cdot \frac{1}{a}

Apply the fraction rule:

a \cdot \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a \cdot b}{c}

= \frac{2 \cdot 1}{a}

Multiply the numbers:

2 \cdot 1 = 2

= \frac{2}{a}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 2a^{-1} ?
The solution to 2a^{-1} is 2/a