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Algebra basics (ASL)

Course: Algebra basics (ASL) > Unit 6

Lesson 2: Negative exponents (ASL)
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Algebra basics (ASL)
Expressions with exponents (ASL)
Negative exponents (ASL)
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Negative exponent intuition

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Intuition on why a^-b = 1/(a^b) (and why a^0 =1). Created by Sal Khan.

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