Using the definition, 10(to the negative sixth power) = 1/10to the six power and x(negative2) = 1/xto the second power
The definition also shows that 1/10to the six power = 10to the negative 6th power and 1/xto the 2nd power = x(negative2)
I think that's the directions :S
1. 3to the negative1st power
:? Sorry, I'll retype the directions if you get confused, I, aswell, am confused. :/
Please help,
Appriciated.
what do you want done?
evaluate 3-1 ?
3-1
=1/3^1
= 1/3
Heres the directions, in everything :\
I don't get what you said.
Represent each expression using positive exponents.
2. E(to the negative fourth poewr)f
3x to the power four +2x square y square -y to the power four
No problem! I'll help you understand how to simplify the expression 3 to the negative 1st power.
To do this, we need to apply the rule mentioned in the directions. The rule states that any number raised to the power of -n can be written as the reciprocal of the number raised to the power of n.
So, in this case, we have 3 to the negative 1st power. Following the rule, we can rewrite it as 1 divided by 3 to the 1st power.
Now, simplifying further, 3 to the 1st power is simply 3. Therefore, we have:
3 to the negative 1st power = 1/3
So, the final answer is 1/3.
In summary, to simplify an expression with a negative exponent, use the rule that states any number raised to the power of -n can be written as the reciprocal of the number raised to the power of n.