Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Zero and Negative Exponents
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Exercise 58 Page 422

What does the Negative Exponent Property say?

5m^6n^(-1)/3

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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.
5m^6/3n
5m^6/3(1/n)

1/a=a^(- 1)

5m^6/3(n^(- 1))
5m^6n^(-1)/3