Creating same base with negative exponents to solve an equation

The video tutorial explains how to solve an equation involving exponents by ensuring the bases are the same. It covers rewriting fractions as whole numbers with negative exponents, applying the power of a power rule, and solving the equation by equating exponents. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding exponent rules and provides a step-by-step solution to the problem.

What steps would you take to solve for X in the equation 6X - 2 = -2(X + 1)?

Why is it important to rewrite fractions as whole numbers when dealing with exponents?