7.1: Negative Exponents - Mathematics LibreTexts
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WebFeb 21, 2022 · 7.1: Negative Exponents. We begin with a seemingly silly but powerful definition on what it means to raise a number to a power of \ (−1\). To raise an object to a power of \ (−1\), simply invert the object (turn it upside down). More formally, inverting a number is known as taking its reciprocal.
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