Q. Write the expression as a fraction with a positive exponent. Do not evaluate the expression. 2191
Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in the expression 21−9.Base: 21Exponent: −9We need to rewrite the expression with a positive exponent.
Rewrite with Positive Exponent: Apply the negative exponent rule to rewrite the expression with a positive exponent.Negative exponent rule: a−m=am1So, 21−9 can be rewritten as 2191.