Question

express using a positive exponent
h-^4

Answer 1

Recall that anytime you have a negative exponent, you can make it positive by 'moving' it to the other side of the fraction bar.

\[x^{-3} = \frac{1}{x^3}\]\[\frac{1}{a^{-2}} = a^2\]

Answer 2

so it a^2?? wouldnt u use the h

Answer 3

I wasn't giving you the answer. I was showing you how to solve it. Use what I said and apply it to your problem.

Answer 4

ok thank u I was just having trouble havent took math in 15 years

Answer 5

Been there, done that.

Answer 6

Went back to school after 15 years and had to re-do all of algebra & trig before I could move on to calculus, etc.

Answer 7

I know it is nerve wracking isn't it especially when I am a mom of 3.. OMG!!! but thank goodness this is my last math class for my associates degree.

Answer 8

Did you figure out the answer?

Answer 9

I think it is h-4.. IDk

Answer 10

No no.
You started with this:
\[h^{-4}\]

Now, do you see one of my examples that looks like that?

Answer 11

1/h4

Answer 12

That's correct.

Answer 13

Now if you have other problems like this, they should be quite easy follow the rules I gave above.