How to simplify a fraction raised to a negative exponent

What is the rule for converting a negative exponent in the numerator to a positive exponent?

• Add 1 to the exponent

• Multiply by zero

• Move it to the denominator

• Subtract 1 from the exponent

In the expression (2/4)^2, how can the exponent be distributed?

• 2 / 4^2

• 2^2 / 4

• 2^2 / 4^2

• 2^2 * 4^2

How can 9 to the negative first power be rewritten as a positive exponent?

• 9^-1

• 1/9^-1

• 1/9^1

• 9^1

What is the reciprocal of 11 to the negative first power?

• 11^-1

• 1/11

• 11^1

• 11

Why is it important to rewrite monomials without negative exponents?

• To simplify calculations

• To make them look nicer

• To increase the exponent value

• To avoid division