Negative Exponents
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Negative exponents are simplified by reciprocating the base and changing the sign of the exponent, while exponents are added when multiplying with the same base and subtracted when dividing with the same base to simplify expressions.
Insights
- A to the power of -n equals 1 over A to the power of +n, showcasing the reciprocal relationship between negative and positive exponents.
- Multiplying with the same base requires adding the exponents, while dividing with the same base entails subtracting the exponents, providing clear rules for simplification in exponent operations.
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How are negative exponents simplified?
Using basic exponent properties.
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