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Yes, monomials can have negative exponents. When a monomial has a negative exponent, it means that the variable or variables in the monomial are in the denominator of the fraction. For example, x^(-2) is equivalent to 1/x^2. Negative exponents indicate that the variable should be moved to the opposite side of the fraction line and the exponent becomes positive.
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EzraMonomials 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!
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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:)
Why are negative exponents like a hotline to a chef?
Both are used to make recipecalls.
How do you Divide negative exponents?
The same way you divide positive exponents like ( x^-7 ) / ( x^-12) = x^( -7 - - 12) = x^( -7+12) = x^5
