How to calculate (1/60)⁻³? I know how to work w/ "-1" power, but not "-3".

[Indranil]

How to calculate (1/60)⁻³? I know how to work w/ "-1" power, but not "-3".

How to calculate (1/60)⁻³? Could you please tell me the method?

 

[mmm4444bot]

Are you familiar with the properties of exponents? (Depending on the instructor, there are about seven properties.)

You need to know what to do with a negative exponent, for example.

Let us know, if you need help finding lessons and examples about properties of exponents.

Otherwise, please show what you can try. :cool:

 

[Indranil]

Are you familiar with the properties of exponents? (Depending on the instructor, there are about seven properties.)

You need to know what to do with a negative exponent, for example.

Let us know, if you need help finding lessons and examples about properties of exponents.

Otherwise, please show what you can try. :cool:

I know that a⁻¹ = 1/a and (1/a)⁻¹ = a¹ but here the power is '-3' So how to proceed with exponent '-3'?

 

[mmm4444bot]

I know that a⁻¹ = 1/a and (1/a)⁻¹ = a¹ but here the power is '-3' So how to proceed with exponent '-3'?

a^-3 = 1/a³ and (1/a)^-3 = a³


a³ = a ∙ a ∙ a

a^-3 = 1/(a ∙ a ∙ a)


(1/a)³ = 1/a³ = 1/(a ∙ a ∙ a)

(1/a)^-3 = (a/1)³ = a ∙ a ∙ a