Negative Integer Exponents Practice
Math 8 Q1 (Pre-Algebra) / Exponent Rules
Apply the Property of Negative Integer Exponents to solve 3−4. The answer should not contain any exponent expression or decimals.(1 point)
To solve 3^(-4), we can use the property of negative integer exponents which states that a base raised to a negative exponent is equal to the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.
Therefore, 3^(-4) is equal to 1 / (3^4).
Simplifying further, 3^4 is equal to 3 * 3 * 3 * 3, which is 81.
Therefore, 3^(-4) is equal to 1 / 81.
The answer is 1/81.
To solve 3^(-4) using the property of negative integer exponents, we can rewrite it as 1/(3^4).
Now, let's simplify it further:
3^4 = 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 = 81
Therefore, 3^(-4) is equal to 1/81.
So, the answer is 1/81.