SOLUTION: We are doing middle school Algebra homework. Writng fractions as expressions using a negative exponent. Hw do we convert 1 / 8 squared? or 1 / 10 to fifith?

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Question 373429: We are doing middle school Algebra homework. Writng fractions as expressions using a negative exponent.
Hw do we convert 1 / 8 squared? or 1 / 10 to fifith?

Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since 1%2Fp%5Eq+=+p%5E%28-q%29...
1%2F8%5E2+=+8%5E%28-2%29
and
1%2F10%5E5+=+10%5E%28-5%29