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.
Negative exponents are used to represent 1 divided by an a base to a specific exponent.
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Exponents that are NOT a negative exponent therefore they are mostly whole numbers kind of:)
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.
Studies show that the best way to solve this would be to use a calculator.
You can have negative exponents anywhere. When they are in the denominator, they are equivalent to positive exponents in the numerator of a fraction.
Negative exponents are used to represent 1 divided by an a base to a specific exponent.
why the exponents can not be negative
Entering exponents is done by pushing the key labeled [EXP] or [EE] or [EEX].
sooo lazy.... jus type it in a calculator.
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
Simply type in 2500000. In scientific calculators it can also be done by typing in the form of exponents, that is, 2.5x10^(6).
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.
by doing reciprocal
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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
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.