SOLUTION: How can you express an equation that is positive, then turn it into a negative exponent. Example: 1 over 6 ^2 Thanks Michelle

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Question 243177: How can you express an equation that is positive, then turn it into a negative exponent. Example: 1 over 6 ^2
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Michelle
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/6^2 = 6^-2
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Look at them like this:
1/a^2
Multiply NUM and DEN by a^-2
= a^-2/a^0 = a^-2/1
= a^-2