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3 to the power of negative 2 is equivalent to what 1/9 1/6 -6 -9

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Answer:

1/9

Explanation:

  1. You have 3 to the power of -2.
  2. You must take that and turn it into 1/3 to the power of 2, so now the exponent is no longer negative and therefore can be solved.
  3. After solving the exponent, you are left with 1/9 as your answer.
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