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The easiest way to solve negative powers is by writing it all out.
You already know that positive powers (regular exponents) turn from something like 33 to 3 X 3 X 3 to equal 9 X 3, or 27.
Essentially, negative powers works in a very similar manner.
2-5 works out to this in expanded form: -2 X -2 X -2 X -2 X -2.
It is best to start by multiplying that expanded form in pairs. So, you group -2 X -2, and then -2 X -2, and leave the last -2 for later. -2 X -2 is a positive 4 for both results. Now, multiply both of the 4s to get 16. Now multiply that by the remaining -2 to get -32.
Tip: A shortcut method for doing this is recognizing that if the negative exponent is odd, then the answer will be multiplied just like a regular positive exponent, but the answer will be negative, and that if the negative exponent is an even number, the answer will be just like a regular positive exponent and the result will be a positive number.
Ex: 2-3 = -8 , while 3-2 = 9.
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How do you solve for a negative exponent?
That depends what you want to solve. In many cases, it helps to remember the basic definition: for example, x ^ (-3) = 1 / x ^ 3. (Using the symbol "^" for powers.)
How do you get the negative of 4 to the 7th power?
Negative numbers to even powers will be positive, negative numbers to odd powers will be negative. The answer is -16,384.
What is 2 thirds in a decimal point?
A decimal point is just a point - a full stop. It separates place values with non-negative powers of ten from negative powers of ten. A decimal point has no numerical value.A decimal point is just a point - a full stop. It separates place values with non-negative powers of ten from negative powers of ten. A decimal point has no numerical value.A decimal point is just a point - a full stop. It separates place values with non-negative powers of ten from negative powers of ten. A decimal point has no numerical value.A decimal point is just a point - a full stop. It separates place values with non-negative powers of ten from negative powers of ten. A decimal point has no numerical value.
How do you change powers with negative exponents to powers with positive exponents?
by doing reciprocal
What are the powers of 10?
10, 100, 1000, 10000, ... are the positive powers. 0.1, 0.01, 0.001, ... are negative powers.
Is it true if a negative number is raised to the 18th power the answer will be negative?
No. Negative numbers to even powers are positive.
How do you solve in words -9 - -2?
Subtract negative two from negative nine. = Add two to negative nine. = Negative seven.
Solve 5 -4-24 -23?
-46 negative 46
How would you solve 9 minus negative 24?
The answer is negative fifteen or -15 Welcome!
How do you solve negative sums?
if you get a -4 x -3 you would get 12 because a negative and a negative will give you a positive.
Are there negative dimensions?
No, but dimensions can be to negative powers. For example, the dimension for frequency is [T-1].
How do you turn algebra with negative powers into fractions?
A negative powers is defined as the reciprocal of the corresponding positive power. For example, 10-3 is the same a 1 / 103.
