Question

Write the expression with positive exponents only. Then​ simplify, if possible.

1/9 negative 2 exponent

Answer 1

81

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To write the expression with positive exponents only, we need to convert the negative exponent to a positive exponent. The rule for this is:

• a⁻ⁿ = 1 / aⁿ

Applying this rule to 1/9 with a negative 2 exponent:

• 1 / 9⁻² = 1 / (1 / 9²) = 1 * 9² = 1 * 81 = 81

So, the simplified expression is 81.