Question

How do you convert fractions to a specific base with exponents? Is there a specific way or equation for this? For example, i need to solve 1/2^3-x=2^3x-7 but first i have to make the bases the same. I'm not sure how to get 1/2 equal to 2 with exponents

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Step-by-step explanation:

remember the property

${a}^{ - n} = \frac{1}{ {a}^{n} }$

then u get equation with same base