Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2015
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1. Zero and Negative Exponents
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Exercise 1 Page 421

What does the Negative Exponent Property say?

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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.
2^(-5)
1/2^5
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