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**Fill in the blank.**

\[ x^{-a} = \underline{\hspace{2cm}} \]

In this problem, you are asked to fill in the blank to complete the equation involving exponents. Specifically, you need to recall the property of exponents where a negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive opposite of that power.

Thus, \( x^{-a} \) can be rewritten as \( \frac{1}{x^a} \).

**Answer:**

\[ x^{-a} = \frac{1}{x^a} \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Fill in the blank.** \[ x^{-a} = \underline{\hspace{2cm}} \] In this problem, you are asked to fill in the blank to complete the equation involving exponents. Specifically, you need to recall the property of exponents where a negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive opposite of that power. Thus, \( x^{-a} \) can be rewritten as \( \frac{1}{x^a} \). **Answer:** \[ x^{-a} = \frac{1}{x^a} \]
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