Question

Evaluate


`(( - 8)^( - 2) )/(3 ^( - 4) )`
Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.​

Answer 1

81/64

Explanation:

(-8)^-2

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3^-4

Negative exponents move the item from the numerator to the denominator, and from the denominator to the numerator

(3)^4

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(-8)^2

Now evaluate the power

81

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64