What is 3^ -2? i still cant understand the negative

KonstantinK asked Nov 11, 2023

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KonstantinK asked Nov 11, 2023

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Answer:

(1)/(9) (Decimal Form: 0.111111)

Explanation:

1) Use Negative Power Rule:
x^(-a)=(1)/(x^a) .

(1)/(3^2)

2) Simplify
3^2 to 9.

(1)/(9)

Thanks.

Bombo answered Nov 18, 2023

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