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6.) Which expression is equivalent to b^-4?

User BWA
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Answer:

Explanation:

The given expression should be typed as b^(-4), which indicates that variable b has the exponent -4.

Recall that:

1

------------- = a^(-n)

a^n

1

Therefore, b^(-4) = --------------

b^4

User Dronir
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There are no options.

  • Use Negative Power Rule:
    x^(-a) =(1)/(x^(a) ) .


(1)/(b^(4) ) <------------- only expression created by this rule.

  • This is best possible, there should be answer displayed.
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