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simplify x\times x^{-1}

Solution

simplify

x \cdot x^{- 1}

Solution

1

Solution steps

x x^{- 1}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{b} \cdot a^{c} = a^{b + c}

x x^{- 1} = x^{1 - 1}

= x^{1 - 1}

Subtract the numbers:

1 - 1 = 0

= x^{0}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{0} = 1,

assuming

a \neq = 0

= 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is x\times x^{-1} ?
The solution to x\times x^{-1} is 1