Question

write the expression as a whole number with a negative exponent. do not evaluate the expression.
\\( \frac{1}{x^{97}}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the negative - exponent rule

The rule is $\frac{1}{a^n}=a^{-n}$, where $a
eq0$ and $n$ is a positive integer.
In the given expression $\frac{1}{x^{97}}$, here $a = x$ and $n = 97$.

Step2: Apply the rule

According to the rule $\frac{1}{x^{97}}=x^{- 97}$.

Answer:

$x^{-97}$