This math skill involves dividing exponents with different signs. To solve, subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator. The result is a new exponent with the corresponding base.
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Exponent division negative by positive to negative
Test your understanding of exponent division negative by positive to negative by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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Let's divide a negative exponent, 'M' to the negative 6, by a positive exponent, 'M' to the positive 3
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Dividing exponents is the same as subtracting the powers, so our power becomes negative 6, minus 3
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So our answer is 'M' to the power of negative 9, which is the same as 1 over 'M' to the power of 9