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  1. 03-21-2010, 11:37 AM #1
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    i know how to calculate x^n using a loop, but that doesn't work with negative exponents. how is it done with n < 0 ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GPB View Post
    i know how to calculate x^n using a loop, but that doesn't work with negative exponents. how is it done with n < 0 ?
    x^n == 1/x^-n

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    Ah yeah, thanks!
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