How do you express 1/39 as an expression using a negative exponent other than -1? (i.e. Not 39^-1)

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Binayaka C.
Dec 5, 2016

# 6.245^-2 (3dp)#

Explanation:

#1/39 =1/(sqrt39)^2 = (sqrt39)^-2 = 6.245^-2 (3dp)#[Ans]

Jim G.
Dec 5, 2016

#2xx78^-1#

Explanation:

The only way I can see this is to create an equivalent fraction and write with negative exponent. That is.

#1/39xx2/2=2/78=2xx78^-1#

#"or " 1/39=1/(3xx13)=1/3xx13^-1#

If this is not what is required you can get back to me.

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