negative exponents: solving (-3)^-3
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Re: negative exponents
Solve? You don't. That would require an equation. Those always have equal signs. What you have is an expression and your instructions probably say "simplify".
Use this: \(\displaystyle a^{-n}\;=\;\frac{1}{a^{n}}\)
Let's see what you get.
Solve? You don't. That would require an equation. Those always have equal signs. What you have is an expression and your instructions probably say "simplify".
Use this: \(\displaystyle a^{-n}\;=\;\frac{1}{a^{n}}\)
Let's see what you get.