SOLUTION: Write using positive exponents only. b^–2

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Question 95542: Write using positive exponents only. b^–2
Found 2 solutions by Nate, stanbon:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The negative in the exponent means to "invert".
The 2 means to square.
b^-2 = (b^2)^-1 = 1/b^2
or you can reverse the processes and get the same answer:
b^-2 = (b^-1)2 = (1/b)^2 = 1/b^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.