Q. Write the expression as a whole number with a negative exponent. Do not evaluate the expression.861
Understand given expression: Understand the given expression.The given expression is 861. We need to rewrite it as a whole number with a negative exponent.
Apply negative exponent rule: Apply the negative exponent rule.The negative exponent rule states that a−m=am1. To apply this rule to the given expression, we can write 86 with a negative exponent.
Rewrite expression: Rewrite the expression.Using the negative exponent rule, we can rewrite 861 as 8−6.
Check final expression: Check the final expression.The final expression 8−6 is a whole number with a negative exponent, which is what the question prompt asked for.