How do I convert negative exponents to positive exponents. Like for example:

3^(-2)
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To convert the exponent to a positive number take the number being raised to the negative power and make it the denominator of a fraction with a numerator of 1
 and change the sign on the exponent.

1/(3^2)
by Level 4 User (5.3k points)

This is buddy.............sad

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PV= PMTx1-[1/(1+r)exponet n] all divided by r

500.00 x 1- [1/ (1+0.05)exponet 11 divided by .05

I hope this makes since to you
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1 over 3^2
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(10x + 7) - (x + 5) = (10x + 7) + (-x - 5)
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(3)(-3)(-3) (-9)(-3) (27)
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