Q. Write the expression as a fraction with a positive exponent. j51
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to convert the expression with a negative exponent into a fraction with a positive exponent.
Apply negative exponent rule: Apply the negative exponent rule.The negative exponent rule states that a−n=an1 for any nonzero number a and any integer n. We will apply this rule to j−5.
Rewrite as fraction: Rewrite the expression as a fraction.Using the rule from Step 2, we can write j−5 as j51.
Check the result: Check the result.The expression j51 has a positive exponent, as required. The original expression j−5 is equivalent to j51, so there is no math error.
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