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If a = – 1, b = 2, then find the value of the following:

ab × b

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Solution

Given, ab × b

If a = –1 and b = 2,

Then (–1)2 × (2)–1  

= `1 xx 1/2`  ...`[∵ a^-m = 1/a^m]`

= `1/2`

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Chapter 8: Exponents and Powers - Exercise [Page 274]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 8 Exponents and Powers
Exercise | Q 178. (3) | Page 274

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