Question

How are you suppose to simplify a^-n ?

Answer 1

`(1)/(a^n)`

Explanation:

`a^(-n)`

You would apply exponent rule which is
`a^(-b)=(1)/(a^b)`:

`=(1)/(a^n)`

Answer 2

1/a^n

Explanation:

To simplify, you remove the negative by "flipping" what side it is on.

a^-n/1 -> 1/a^n