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Exponent division negative by negative to positive

Teaching Transcript

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Let's divide these exponents.

We know that dividing exponents is the same as subtracting the powers, even if the exponents are negative. So our power will be negative 3 minus negative 5.

So our answer is 'X' to the power of 2.

This math skill teaches how to divide exponents with negative powers. The skill emphasizes that dividing exponents involves subtracting the powers, which applies even when the exponents are negative, resulting in a positive exponent.

Skill Practice

Exponent division negative by negative to positive

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