Question

How are you suppose to simplify a^-n ?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{a^n}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$a^{-n}$

You would apply exponent rule which is $a^{-b}=\frac{1}{a^b}$:

$=\frac{1}{a^n}$

Answer 2

Answer:

1/a^n

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify, you remove the negative by "flipping" what side it is on.

a^-n/1  -> 1/a^n