My algebra book says that a^-n is equal to 1/a^n, which is equal to (1/a)^n. Does that then mean that a^n/m would be equal to (a/m)^n? Thank you very much.

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My algebra book says that a^-n is equal to 1/a^n, which is equal to (1/a)^n.  Does that then mean that a^n/m would be equal to (a/m)^n? Thank you very much.

bobpursley · Answer

No. a^n/m means mth root (aⁿ)

Anonymous · Answer

factor 900 into its prime factors