Question

what is b to the 5 power for b = -2? show work!!

Answer 1

(-2)^ 5 = -2*-2*-2*-2*-2

Answer 2

exponential notation is just shorthand for mulitplying alot of times by the same number

Answer 3

b^5 = b*b*b*b*b

Answer 4

multiplication itself is shorhand notation for adding a value to its self alot of times :)

4b = b+b+b+b

Answer 5

and numbers themselves are shorthand notation for adding up alot of 1s

3 = 1+1+1 :)

Answer 6

In the case of a negative number (as above) if the exponent is odd the result will be negative, if it is even the result will be positive.

Answer 7

give ma a answer and work it out!!!

Answer 8

jimmy worked it out; you are adept enough to get the specific answer from that i believe

Answer 9

i dont understand that so can you work it out and give me the answer!!

Answer 10

i can, but i dont believe it would benefit you in any way ... srry

Answer 11

"exponential notation is just shorthand for mulitplying alot of times by the same number"

Well this is true until you raise a number to a non-integer or negative power.

Answer 12

negative powers relate to division; which is just multiplication in disguise :)

Answer 13

Yes but your statement is no longer correct. You would be multiplying by the inverse of the number not by the number.

Answer 14

good notation is the bridge to understanding i believe ;)

Answer 15

To better understand "raising a number to a power" you must learn the properties of the exponential function.