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From working with the rules of exponents (when x is not 0), we know that:
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When the value of a is smaller than the value of b, we arrive at the rule for a negative exponent.
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Remember, an expression with a negative power is moved to the oppostite side of the fraction bar as a positive power.
Should the values of a and b be the same, we have the rule for a zero exponent.
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