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Removing Negative Powers

Removing negative powers involves negating the denominator and simplifying the resulting expression. This concept is significant in Mathematics as it helps in simplifying complex expressions and equations. By mastering this technique, students can develop a deeper understanding of algebraic manipulations and solve problems more efficiently.

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Removing negative powers is a fundamental concept in mathematics that simplifies expressions by converting negative exponents into positive ones. This process involves understanding the reciprocal relationship, where a negative exponent indicates that the base should be taken as a reciprocal raised ...

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Key Terms

Negative Exponent
An exponent that is less than zero, indicating the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

Example: x^(-n) = 1/(x^n)

Reciprocal
The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

Example: The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

Exponent
A number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself.

Example: In 2^3, 3 is the exponent.

Base
The number that is raised to a power.

Example: In 3^4, 3 is the base.

Simplifying
The process of reducing an expression to its simplest form.

Example: Simplifying 2x + 3x to 5x.

Fraction
A part of a whole expressed as a ratio of two numbers.

Example: 1/2 is a fraction.

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Key Concepts

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