If I had a positive base with a negative exponent that would make it positive correct?

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gorica · Answer

yes

leozap1 · Answer

Thanks

leozap1 · Answer

No it would be negative not positive -_-

anonymous · Answer

it really all depends on the number the exponent is like if it were -1 you d multiply the number nby itself one time and it would be negetive

anonymous · Answer

but like i said it all depends on the exponents number.

leozap1 · Answer

Ok ty

anonymous · Answer

ur welcome im happy to help

ivettef365 · Answer

the negative exponents just makes the equation a fraction

ivettef365 · Answer

if you have a^-1 it is 1/a

ivettef365 · Answer

now if the base is negative and the exponent is positive, then the result depends on what number is on the exponent.

leozap1 · Answer

I have the problem -5 * 1/9 after I work out the exponit would it equal 
-(1/45)?

ivettef365 · Answer

what is the exponent on that equation ?

leozap1 · Answer

I am doing a exponential function the problem would be -5 * (3^-2)

ivettef365 · Answer

ok   3^-2 = 1/9 
-5 . 1/9 = -5/9

leozap1 · Answer

When I place that on a graph how would I though?

ivettef365 · Answer

so you are not only solving, you are graphing.

what is the exact question

anonymous · Answer

Well usually negative *s positive is negative ..

leozap1 · Answer

I am working them all out to fill in the chart
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