Question

Which expression is equivalent to b^-e?
A. b+1/-e
B. 1/b^e
C. b^e

Answer 1

Use the Negative Power Rule: x^-a = 1/x^a

`B. (1)/(b^e)`

Answer 2

B. 1/b^e

Explanation:

b^-e

The negative exponent means to move it to the denominator if it is in the numerator.

a^-b = 1/a^b

b^-e = 1/b^e