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Evaluate the following expression. (-3) exponent 2 a0

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Answer:

1/9

Explanation:

(-3) ^ -2

The negative exponent means a^-b = 1/a^b

1/(-3)^2

1/(-3*-3)

1/9

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Answer:

(-3)² = 9

Explanation:


(-3)^(-2) = (1)/(9)

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