SOLUTION: What is -7 to the -4th power? Please explain how to solve this; I am completely confused. Thank you!

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Question 878113: What is -7 to the -4th power? Please explain how to solve this; I am completely confused. Thank you!
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Multiply NUM and DEN by (-7)^4
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= 1/2401
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I lost a minus sign along the way, but since it's an even power, it has no effect.

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