Chapter 4.6, Problem 5E

To determine

To write the expression $4a^{-6}$ using only positive exponents.

Answer to Problem 5E

  $\frac{4}{a^6}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $4a^{-6}$

To write the expression using positive exponents.

  $4a^{-6}$

  $=\frac{4}{a^6}$ Since ‘a’ has a negative exponent value, bring down the denominator and show the exponent as positive.