Q. Write the expression as a whole number with a negative exponent. Do not evaluate the expression.4961
Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in the given expression 4961.The base is 49 and it is raised to the exponent 6. The entire expression is under the division by 1.Base: 49Exponent: 6
Apply Negative Exponent Rule: Apply the negative exponent rule to rewrite the expression.The negative exponent rule states that a−m=am1. Therefore, we can write 4961 as 49−6.
Check Expression Format: Check the expression to ensure it is written as a whole number with a negative exponent.The expression 49−6 is now correctly written as a whole number with a negative exponent.