Q. Write the expression as a fraction with a positive exponent. Do not evaluate the expression. 6171
Understand expression: Understand the expression 6−17. Identify the base and the exponent. In 6−17, 6 is the base raised to the exponent −17. Base: 6 Exponent: −17
Identify base and exponent: Apply the negative exponent rule to write the expression as a fraction with a positive exponent.Negative exponent rule:a−m=am1So, 6−17=6171