Q. Write the expression as a fraction with a positive exponent. r81
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 rule for negative exponents states that a−n=an1 for any nonzero number a and positive integer n. We will apply this rule to r−8.
Rewrite as a fraction: Rewrite the expression as a fraction.Using the rule from Step 2, we can write r−8 as r81.
Check the result: Check the result.The expression 1/r8 has a positive exponent, as required, and is in fraction form. There are no math errors in the steps taken.
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