Definition:Power (Algebra)/Integer/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Integer Power
The concept of an integer power to a negative exponent was introduced by John Wallis in the $17$th century.
Sources
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {B}.12$: Wallis's Product: Footnote $1$