Question

Evaluate -(3^-5)(3^3)
O A. -9
O B. - 1/2
O C. 9
D. 1

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

(3^-5)(3^3)

=3^-5+3

=3^-2

=1/3^2

=1/3×3

=1/9

=-9

Answer 2

-1/9

Explanation:

- (3^-5) (3^3)

Apply the law of exponents.

- 3^(-5 + 3)

Add the exponents.

- 3^(-2)

Evaluate.

= - 1/9