It is a valid statement. When x is an odd positive number, we can say that [tex] - {1}^{x} [/tex] is negative.
given that
An expression with (-1) as its base that will produce a negative product.
This is valid statement because
When multiplying a negative number by an odd exponent, the result is a negative number.
if When multiplying a negative number by an even exponent, the result is a positive number.
means
[tex] { - 1}^{3} = - 1 \\ { - 1}^{5} = - 1 \\ { - 1}^{7} = - 1 \\ [/tex]
LIke this.
so,When x is an odd positive number, we can say that [tex] { - 1}^{ x} [/tex]is negative.
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