A negative exponent is simply the reciprocal of the positive exponent. So simply remove the negative sign and find the reciprocal.
Thus, for example, 5-3 = 1/53 = 1/125
Positive exponents: an = a*a*a*...*a where there are n (>0) lots of a. Negative exponents: a-n = 1/(a*a*a*...*a) where there are n (>0) lots of a.
Fractional exponents follow the same rules as integral exponents. Integral exponents are numbers raised to an integer power.
To solve equations with negative exponents and different bases, first rewrite each term with a positive exponent by applying the rule (a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}). This may involve moving terms across the equation. Once all terms have positive exponents, you can simplify or solve the equation by isolating the variable or using logarithms, if necessary. Finally, check for extraneous solutions, especially if you manipulated the equation significantly.
why the exponents can not be negative
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
Positive exponents: an = a*a*a*...*a where there are n (>0) lots of a. Negative exponents: a-n = 1/(a*a*a*...*a) where there are n (>0) lots of a.
Fractional exponents follow the same rules as integral exponents. Integral exponents are numbers raised to an integer power.
You can have negative exponents anywhere. When they are in the denominator, they are equivalent to positive exponents in the numerator of a fraction.
You sole exponents by multiplying the hole number by the exponent.
Negative exponents are used to represent 1 divided by an a base to a specific exponent.
why the exponents can not be negative
just solve it yes you have to solve but he is asking you how to solve and also what are the steps to solve the specific answer.
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
by doing reciprocal
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When a base is raised to a power inside a quantity , multiply the two exponents to solve.