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18 May 2007, 19:07
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What is -1/6^-3 and -6^-3
I know that 1/6^-3 = 6^3 = 216 and
6^-3 = 1/6^3 = 1/216
but I wasn't sure whether the sign stays negative for the -1/6 and -6 when the reciprocal is taken to make the power positive or if they become positive when the reciprocal is taken. I'm assuming they stay negative but want to double check.
Sorry if this sounds dumb. Just trying to make sure I have every detail covered. Thanks
I know that 1/6^-3 = 6^3 = 216 and
6^-3 = 1/6^3 = 1/216
but I wasn't sure whether the sign stays negative for the -1/6 and -6 when the reciprocal is taken to make the power positive or if they become positive when the reciprocal is taken. I'm assuming they stay negative but want to double check.
Sorry if this sounds dumb. Just trying to make sure I have every detail covered. Thanks
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18 May 2007, 20:04
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= -1/6^-3
= -216
= -6^-3
= -1/216
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