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If your calculator is advanced, like the TI-84, there is an exponent button you can hit. Then, just Type negative and the exponent. If it is a simpler calculator, like a four-function calculator, there IS a way. By raising a number to a negative exponent, you are saying that one is being divided by that number to the positive version of that power. Ex: 5^-8 = 1/(5^8). To do this, divide one by the base, then raise it to the exponent, making sure that the exponent is POSITIVE. Also be careful that the entire denominator is in parentheses, just in case.
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Why do you have negative exponents?
Negative exponents are used to represent 1 divided by an a base to a specific exponent.
What is -5y-8 with positive exponents?
3
What is positive exponents?
Exponents that are NOT a negative exponent therefore they are mostly whole numbers kind of:)
Can monomials have negative exponents?
Monomials can have negative exponents, if the term for the exponent is not a variable, but if it is a variable with a negative exponent, the whole expression will not be classified. This is so because the definition of a monomial states that, a monomial can be a product of a number and one or more variables with positive integer exponents. I hope that answered your question!
How do you square exponents with a variable?
Studies show that the best way to solve this would be to use a calculator.
Can you have negative exponents in the denominator?
You can have negative exponents anywhere. When they are in the denominator, they are equivalent to positive exponents in the numerator of a fraction.
Why do you have negative exponents?
Negative exponents are used to represent 1 divided by an a base to a specific exponent.
The exponents in the terms of a polynomial must be?
why the exponents can not be negative
How do you put exponents on a calculator?
Entering exponents is done by pushing the key labeled [EXP] or [EE] or [EEX].
5 to the negative seventh power?
sooo lazy.... jus type it in a calculator.
How can you enter 2.5 million in a calculator?
Simply type in 2500000. In scientific calculators it can also be done by typing in the form of exponents, that is, 2.5x10^(6).
When multiplying binomials that turn out negative do you add or subtract exponents?
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
How do you do exponents on a calculator?
Simple: Don't use a calculator. Just go to your Search bar and type, for instance, (5^3)^-6. The ^ key makes the number after it an exponent. Then... Google supplies the answer. :) It's easy.
How do you change powers with negative exponents to powers with positive exponents?
by doing reciprocal
What is -5y-8 with positive exponents?
3
Why does your calculator say negative 3 square equals negative 9?
Because it thinks that the negative sign is actually another operation to do and because of the order of operations, the calculator squares it first then makes it negative. To fix it, type it in like this (-3)2
How do you calculate exponents on calculator?
Simple: Don't use a calculator. Just go to your Search bar and type, for instance, (5^3)^-6. The ^ key makes the number after it an exponent. Then... Google supplies the answer. :) It's easy.
