Question

What is the quotient?

(-7)2 / (-7) -1

A) -343
B) -7
C) 7
D) 343

Answer 1

A)-343

Explanation:

`{ (- 7)}^(2) * { (- 7)}^(1) \\ = 49 * - 7 \\ = - 343`

Answer 2

The answer is option A.

Explanation:

(-7)^2 / (-7)^ -1

Use the rules of indices since the bases are the same and they are dividing we subtract the exponents

That's

(-7)^2--1

= - 7³

= - 343

Hope this helps you