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2.04 Negative exponents

Interactive practice questions

Write the expression $p^{-2}$p2 in positive exponential form.

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Express $a^{-8}$a8 with a positive exponent.

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Simplify $\frac{1}{a^{-n}}$1an.

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Write $\frac{a^{-n}}{b^{-m}}$anbm without negative exponents.

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Outcomes

MA.8.AR.1.1

Apply the Laws of Exponents to generate equivalent algebraic expressions, limited to integer exponents and monomial bases.

MA.8.NSO.1.3

Extend previous understanding of the Laws of Exponents to include integer exponents. Apply the Laws of Exponents to evaluate numerical expressions and generate equivalent numerical expressions, limited to integer exponents and rational number bases, with procedural fluency.

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