Question

What is the value of 3^-1

Answer 1

Hello!

Answer:

`\Large \boxed{\sf (1)/(3) }`

Explanation:

We have the formula:

`\sf a^(-m) = (1)/(a^(m) )`

◼ Go replace a by 3 and m by -1:

`\sf 3^(-1) = (1)/(3^(1) )`

◼ Simplify the expression:

`\sf (1)/(3)`