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What is 3^ -2? i still cant understand the negative
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What is 3^ -2? i still cant understand the negative

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Answer:


(1)/(9) (Decimal Form: 0.111111)

Explanation:

1) Use Negative Power Rule:
x^(-a)=(1)/(x^a).


(1)/(3^2)

2) Simplify
3^2 to 9.


(1)/(9)

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