Question

2/x^2 in indices form explanation. I know the answer is 2x^-2 but I want an explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

$\frac{1}{a^{m} }$ ⇔ $a^{-m}$ , then

$\frac{2}{x^2}$ = 2 × $\frac{1}{x^2}$ = 2$x^{-2}$