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(4 a)^-2 | Numerade

Name: Problem 70, Chapter 5: Elementary Algebra
Uploaded: 2022-02-07T02:58:19-08:00
Duration: 16 s
Channel: Nick Johnson
Description: (4 a)^-2

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Key Concepts

Exponentiation

Exponentiation is a mathematical operation that involves raising a base to a power. It is a fundamental operation in algebra where the exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. This concept is essential for understanding expressions and manipulating algebraic formulas.

Negative Exponents

Negative exponents indicate the reciprocal of the base raised to the corresponding positive exponent. Specifically, an expression with a negative exponent can be rewritten as the inverse of the same expression with a positive exponent. This rule is crucial when simplifying expressions and solving equations that involve exponents.

Power of a Product

The power of a product rule states that when a product of factors is raised to an exponent, each factor in the product is raised to that exponent separately. This rule allows for the systematic simplification of expressions, especially when combining or dividing terms with exponents in algebraic problems.

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