Q. Write the expression as a whole number with a negative exponent. Do not evaluate the expression.8541
Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in the given expression 8541. In this expression, 8 is the base and 54 is the exponent. The expression is the reciprocal of 8 raised to the power of 54. Base: 8 Exponent: 54
Apply Negative Exponent Rule: Apply the negative exponent rule to rewrite the expression.The negative exponent rule states that a−m=am1. Therefore, to write 8541 as a whole number with a negative exponent, we can apply this rule in reverse.8541 can be written as 8−54.