Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Properties of Integral Exponents - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 79: 6

Answer

$b^n$

Work Step by Step

Negative exponents in denominators can be evaluated using: $\dfrac{1}{b^{-n}} = b^n, b \ne 0$ Thus, when there is a number with a negative exponent in the denominator, we simplify by making it a number with a positive exponent in the numerator.
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