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When does a negative exponent not move the base to the denominator

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Answer:

If the base and the negative exponent is in the denominator already

Explanation:

Normally, a base with a negative exponent moves to the denominator.

Example: (2^-3 = 1 / (2)^3 = 1/8)

However, if the base and the negative exponent is already in the denominator, the base would move to the numerator and the exponent would become positive.

Example: 2 / (3)^-3 = 2 * 3^3 = 2 * 27 = 54

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