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Theory

Power in denominator

If a power is in the denominator of a fraction with the numerator

1

it can be written as a power with a negative exponent. It can be shown by using the Quotient of Powers Property.

\frac{1}{3 ^{5}} = \frac{3 ^{0}}{3 ^{5}} = 3^{0 - 5} = 3^{- 5}

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