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Express 1681 and -1681 as powers of a rational number. - Mathematics

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Express `16/81` and `(-16)/81` as powers of a rational number.

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Solution

∵ 16 = 4 × 4 = 42

And 81 = 9 × 9 = 92

∴ `16/81 = (4)^2/(9)^2 = (4/9)^2` and `(-16)/(9)^2 = - (4/9)^2`

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Chapter 8: Exponents and Powers - Exercise [Page 257]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 8 Exponents and Powers
Exercise | Q 95. | Page 257
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