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Deriving the Negative Exponent Property in a College Math Center

Based on the tutoring center scenario, recall the step-by-step algebraic proof of the Property of Negative Exponents. Write out the complete derivation starting from the expression 1a−n\frac{1}{a^{-n}}, explaining each substitution, fraction rewriting, and final simplification step.

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