by what number should (-512)-1 be divided so that the quotient may be equal to (8)-2
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Let x is the required number ,
according to the problem given ,
[( -512 )^-1 ]/x = 8^-2
1/( -512 )x = 1/8²
[ since , a^-n = 1/aⁿ ]
( - 512 )x = 8²
x = ( 8 × 8 )/[ - 8 × 8 × 8 ]
x = ( -1/8 )
I hope this helps you.
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Let x is the required number ,
according to the problem given ,
[( -512 )^-1 ]/x = 8^-2
1/( -512 )x = 1/8²
[ since , a^-n = 1/aⁿ ]
( - 512 )x = 8²
x = ( 8 × 8 )/[ - 8 × 8 × 8 ]
x = ( -1/8 )
I hope this helps you.
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