Negative Exponent Calculator

Calculate Value with Negative Exponent



Formula

To calculate the value of a number raised to a negative exponent:

\[ X^{-Y} = \frac{1}{X^Y} \]

Where:

What is a Negative Exponent?

A negative exponent represents the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive value of the exponent. It is a way to express division operations as exponentiation to a negative power.

Examples

Here are some examples of calculating negative exponents:

FAQ

What does raising a number to a negative exponent represent?

Raising a number to a negative exponent represents taking the reciprocal of the number raised to the absolute value of that exponent. It's a way to express division operations as exponentiation to a negative power.