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Evaluate x^-2 for x = -3.

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Hey there!

If x = -3 then replace "x" with -3

New equation: -3^-2

(-1 × 3)^-2

(-1 / 3 )× 3

3 × 3 = 3^3 = 9 (Solving for your denominator)

(-1/3)^2

= (1/9)

This your answer is: 1/9

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