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how this works (-2)^-3x(-3)^-2

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(-2)^-3x by 9

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(-2)^-3x(-3)^-2

The expression using the negative exponent rule b^-n = 1/bn

(-2)^-3x 1/(-3)^2

Raise -3 to the power of 2

(-2)^-3x 1/9

Combine (-2)^-3x and 1/9

(-2)^-3x by 9
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