Simplify this exponential expression ( (1)/(3) )^(2)​

Question

Simplify this exponential expression


`( (1)/(3) )^(2)`​

Answer 1

`(1)/(9)`

Explanation:

Evaluate the power

`(1^2)/(3^2)`

Divide

`(1)/(9)`

Answer 2

Answer: 3^-2

Explanation:

`( (1)/(3) ) {}^(2) \\ \\ = \frac{ {1}^(2) }{ {3}^(2) } \\ \\ = {3}^( - 2)`