Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: A negative exponent means the reciprocal: .
  2. Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : the negative exponent was treated as a negative sign. : the base was multiplied by the exponent. : the negative exponent was ignored.

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