Question

Which expression is equivalent to (3^-1)^2

Answer 1

A. 1/9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression

`(3^(-1))^2`

This is also expressed as;

`\begin{gathered} =\text{ (}(1)/(3^1))^2 \\ =\text{ (}(1)/(3))^2 \\ =\text{ }(1^2)/(3^2) \\ =\text{ }(1)/(9) \end{gathered}`

Hence the result of the expression is 1/9