alleryFor a nonzero base b, how is b^(-n) expressed with a positive power?
A- (b^n)
Bb^(1/n)
C-1 / (b^n)
D1 / (b^n)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 1 / (b^n)
A negative exponent denotes the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive power.
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