Question

Find the value of the power 3 ‐⁴

Answer 1

Let's recall one of the properties of the exponents:

When we have a negative exponent, we solve it, as follows:

`x^(-n)=1/x^n`

Then we solve the power given, this way:

`3^{-4\text{ }}=\frac{1}{3^4\text{ }}\text{ = 1/81}`

We can express it either as a fraction or as a decimal:

1/81 = 0.0123

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