Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Properties of Integral Exponents - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 79: 4

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{b^n}$

Work Step by Step

In order to simplify, we use the negative exponent rule. The negative-exponent rule states that: $b^{-n} = \dfrac{1}{b^n}, b \ne 0$
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