Question

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Simplify the following expression into a fraction with no exponents. Write your answer in the form a/b. 6^-2

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf (1)/(36)}`

Explanation:

`\displaystyle = 6^(-2)\\\\We \ know \ that\ a^(-b) = (1)/(a^b) \\\\= (1)/(6^2) \\\\= (1)/(36) \\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}`

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Answer 2

1/36

Explanation:

6^-2

~Use negative exponent rule [ a^-b = 1/a^b ]

1/6^2

1/36

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