Rewriting a negative exponent by putting it in the denominator

The video tutorial explains how to simplify exponents using the rules of exponents. It begins by introducing the concept of negative exponents and how they can be rewritten as reciprocals. The tutorial then demonstrates how to convert these negative exponents into positive ones by rewriting them. Finally, the video concludes with a simplified expression and a brief recap of the process.

What is the initial expression that needs to be simplified in the video?

• Z to the negative 2nd power

• Y to the 8th power

• 1/Z

• Z to the 2nd power

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive one?

• By subtracting 1 from the exponent

• By taking the reciprocal of the base

• By multiplying by the base

• By adding 2 to the exponent

What is the reciprocal of Z?

• Z^-1

• Z

• 1/Z

• Z^2

What is the final simplified expression in the video?

• Z^-2 * Y^8

• 1/Z * Y^8

• Y^8 / Z

• Z^2 * Y^8

What rule is primarily used to simplify the expression in the video?

• Division of exponents

• Addition of exponents

• Multiplication of exponents

• Reciprocal rule for negative exponents