given that 2x^2 - x^2/3 can be written in the form 2x^p - x^q, find values for p & q
Okay, so I split the equation in half and the denominator is the √x
2x^2 ÷ √x and -x^3/2 ÷ √x
Now I use the laws of indices. So √x is x^1/2
I have a feeling this is where I went wrong, is it -1/2?