evaluate. write your answer as a fraction or whole number without exponents. 2^{-1} =
evaluate. write your answer as a fraction or whole number without exponents. 2^{-1} =
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall negative - exponent rule
The rule for a negative exponent is (a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}), where (a\neq0) and (n) is a positive integer. Here (a = 2) and (n = 1). So (2^{-1}=\frac{1}{2^{1}})
Step2: Simplify the expression
Since (2^{1}=2), then (\frac{1}{2^{1}}=\frac{1}{2})
Answer:
(\frac{1}{2})