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How do you change -3 in x^-3 to be positive?

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Answer:

Take the reciprocal. 1/x^3

Explanation:

When you take the reciprocal of a number or a variable, the exponent changes sign.

User Kenpeter
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Answer:

x^-3=1/x^3

This is how we do it.

User Jake McAllister
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