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Which makes the statement true 7 to the power of negative 2 =?

Which makes the statement true 7 to the power of negative 2 =?-example-1
User Tim Rudnevsky
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Answer:

1/49

Explanation:

"seven to the power -2" translates into the expression

1

7^(-2), which is equivalent to ------------- = 1/49 (second given answer)

7^2

User Supernatural
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Answer:

1/49

Explanation:

7^2 = 49

7^-2 = reciprocal of 49 = 1/49

User DV Singh
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