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Mathematics (Core)
Algebraic Roots and Indices
Negative Indices
Mathematics (Core)
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0580
Algebraic Roots and Indices
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A negative index means the reciprocal of the positive power
p
⁻³ = 1/
p
³
The sign of the index says nothing about the sign of the value
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