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Exponents - Negative Unit Fraction Base (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on solving expressions with exponents where the bases are negative unit fractions. Learners calculate the results when specific negative fractional bases are raised to positive integer exponents, emphasizing the rules and operations involving exponents and fractions. This subject is part of a broader introduction to exponents, specifically dealing with fractional bases. Each problem requires evaluating a power of a negative fraction and selecting the correct answer from multiple presented options, honing skills in fractional exponents and their effects in numerical expressions.

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Negative Unit Fraction Base

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Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent

(−12)2(\frac{-1}{2})^{2}

Exponents - Negative Unit Fraction Base Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Exponents - Negative Unit Fraction Base (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Exponents - Fractional Bases and Exponents - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/exponents_fractional_bases_and_exponents_intro/
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Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing (-1 over 3 ) to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing -2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 27
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing -1 over 6
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Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing (-1 over 5 ) to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing -2 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing -2 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 28
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 25
3
Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing (-1 over 2 ) to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing -2
c A LaTex expression showing -1 over 8
d A LaTex expression showing -2 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing -1 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
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Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing (-1 over 6 ) to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing -1 over 12
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing -1 over 216
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 36
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 1,296
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Find the answer when this fraction is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing (-1 over 4 ) to the power of 2
a A LaTex expression showing 1
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 64
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 16
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 19
e A LaTex expression showing -2
f A LaTex expression showing -1 over 8