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simplify (-x)^{-4}

Solution

simplify

(- x)^{- 4}

Solution

\frac{1}{x ^{4}}

Solution steps

(- x)^{- 4}

Apply exponent rule:

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

(- x)^{- 4} = \frac{1}{( - x ) ^{4}}

= \frac{1}{( - x ) ^{4}}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- x)^{4} = x^{4}

= \frac{1}{x ^{4}}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-x)^{-4} ?
The solution to (-x)^{-4} is 1/(x^4)