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That is the definition of negative powers.

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How do you solve a number to the negative power?

it's the same as 1 over the same number to a positive power. 2 to the power -3 = 1/ 2 cubed = 1/8


What happen when a power is negative?

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What is 3 to the power of negative 5?

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Is negative 1 sixth and negative 1 over 6 the same?

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What is 6 to the negative 4th power as a fraction?

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10 to the power of negative 6?

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