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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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7. Exponential Growth and Decay

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Exercise 45 Page 466

What does the Negative Exponent Property say?

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Practice makes perfect

To simplify the given exponential expression, we will use the Negative Exponent Property. a^(- n)=1/a^n, for every nonzero numbera and integern Let's try to simplify the given expression using this property.

5^(-2)

NegExponentToFrac

a^(- m)=1/a^m

1/5^2

Calculate power

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Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.463

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.464-466

Standardized Test Prep p.466

Mixed Review p.466