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Glencoe Math: Course 3, Volume 1

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5. Negative Exponents

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Exercise 1 Page 46

What does the Negative Exponent Property say?

1/2^4

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To rewrite the given exponential expression, we will use the Negative Exponent Property.

Negative Exponent Property
a^(- n)=1/a^n, for every nonzero number a

Let's rewrite the given expression using this property. 2^(- 4) ⇒ 1/2^4

Subchapter links

Guided Practice p.46

H.O.T. Problems p.48

Standardized Test Practice p.48-50

Extra Practice p.49

Common Core Review p.50