Ents \( \quad \) Fill in the blank. The negative-exponent rule states that \( \mathrm{b}^{-\mathrm{n}}=\square \mathrm{b} \neq 0 \). The negative-exponent rule states that \( \mathrm{b}^{-n}=\square, \mathrm{F}, \mathrm{b} \neq 0 \).

The negative-exponent rule states that \( \mathrm{b}^{-n}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{b}^n}, \mathrm{F}, \mathrm{b} \neq 0 \). This simple concept is a game-changer when working with exponents! When you encounter a negative exponent, think of it as a friendly invitation to flip the fraction. Instead of being intimidated, just remember that dropping the negative sign means you're moving to the denominator and turning it into a positive exponent. It's the perfect little trick to simplify those tricky math problems!