Hi Tim, x-2 is 1/x2. Since x2 is positive, 1/x2 is positive. Remember to take into account x = 0!! Questions?

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Don L. answered • 07/11/17

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Hi Tim, x^-2 is 1/x². Since x² is positive, 1/x² is positive.

Remember to take into account x = 0!!

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Mark M.

Maybe, x ≠ 0?

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Can x⁻² ever be less than zero?