Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 1 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 12: 7

Answer

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

Work Step by Step

The definition of a negative power is $\frac{1}{x}$ $=$ $x^{-1}$.
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