Why Do the Negative Exponent Rules Work

The video tutorial explains the rules for adding and subtracting exponents when multiplying and dividing monomials. It provides examples to illustrate these rules, including how to handle negative exponents by converting them to positive exponents. The tutorial emphasizes that negative exponents should be rewritten as positive by placing them in the denominator or numerator as needed.

How can we express a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

What is the significance of having a negative exponent in a mathematical expression?