Q. Write the expression as a whole number with a negative exponent. Do not evaluate the expression.16721
Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in the given expression 16721. In 16721, 16 is the base raised to the exponent 72, and the entire expression is under the division of 1. Base: 16 Exponent: 72
Apply Negative Exponent Rule: Apply the negative exponent rule to rewrite the expression.Negative exponent rule: a−m=am1We can rewrite 16721 as 16−72 because moving the base 16 with its exponent 72 to the numerator changes the exponent to negative.
Write Final Expression: Write the final expression.The expression 16721 can be written as 16−72 with a negative exponent.