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Explain how 6-^2 is different than 6^2

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I think you meant 6^-2 vs 6^2. The negative exponent indicates you need to use the reciprocal number raised to the power, in this case 6^-2 = 1/6^2 = 1/36 while 6^2 = 36
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Answer:

it aint they are both the same

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