Negative Exponents

How to rewrite negative exponents?

When the exponent of a number is negative we can rewrite the number with a positive exponent using the negative exponent rule.
The following diagram shows how to rewrite a number with a negative exponent. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions on negative exponents.

Printable & Online Exponents Worksheets

Example:

Rewrite the following with positive exponents:

Solution:

Examples of negative exponents

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Exponent Rules, Negative Exponents

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