First, we convert all the negative exponents to positive exponents and then simplify.

What to do when x is negative. All the exponents are negative, so we start by applying the negative exponents rule: For instance, x−2 (pronounced as ecks to the minus. A negative exponent means how many times to divide by.

Convert the negative exponents to positive by applying the above rules: A my approach was as follows: Now, we have positive exponents in the numerator and in.

Note that this is positive. 73×212 34 7 3 × 21 2 3 4. This lesson will cover how to find the power of a negative exponent.

If x is a negative number, what is the value of x? Here are six ways you can use customer feedback to make negative reviews work for your business. What could be the opposite of multiplying?

For example, (−2) squared is (−2) (−2)=4. X2 − 2x + 1 = 3x − 5. Understand negative numbers, one step at a time.

Squaring removes any negative squaring means to multiply a number by itself. Respond to negative reviews promptly. When the signs of the numbers are different, the result is negative.