Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notations - 4.2 Exercise Set - Page 243: 1

Answer

true

Work Step by Step

RECALL: $a^{-m}=\dfrac{1}{a^m}, m\gt0$ Notice that $a^{-m}$ is the reciprocal of $a^m$. Thus, the given statement is true.
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