Solve the Equation: Finding the Exponent in -7^□ = -49

Question

What is the missing exponent?

−7□=−49 -7^{\square}=-49

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:06 Let's try to complete the exponent step by step.
00:10 To start, multiply by negative one to get rid of the minus sign.
00:27 Remember, a negative times a negative always makes a positive.
00:40 Now, break down forty-nine into its factors, seven and seven.
00:47 Any number multiplied by itself means it's squared.
00:51 And that's how we solve the problem!

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