SOLUTION: how do you solve a negative exponent if the one the the exponent is a negative number and the next part is just zero. for example: m^-8p^0

Question 722808: how do you solve a negative exponent if the one the the exponent is a negative number and the next part is just zero. for example: m^-8p^0
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A negative exponent means a reciprocal
means the reciprocal of or
means the reciprocal of or
means the reciprocal of or
etc.
So

Any number or expression (except zero itself) to the zero power is equal to 1. So (as long as p is not zero.

So
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