Finding an Exponent of −1
(KS3, Year 8)
This is a law of exponents.
How to Find an Exponent of −1
Finding an exponent of −1 is easy.Question
Use the law of exponents to find the power with an exponent of −1 below.Step-by-Step:
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Find the number that has an exponent of −1. In our example, the number is 3.
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Answer:
We have found an exponent of −1.Understanding Finding an Exponent of −1
Let us look at the rule for an exponent of −1:- 2 −1 is a power.
- The base of the power is 2.
- The exponent is −1.
- The fraction 1⁄2 is the reciprocal of 2.
What Is a Reciprocal?
A reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by the number.Reciprocal of a Fraction
The reciprocal of a fraction just flips the fraction upside down.Worksheet
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