Question

3 ^- 2 is equivalent to _____.

Answer 1

Exact Form:

1/9

Decimal Form:

0.¯1 (repeating)

Explanation:

Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule b^−n=1/b^n.

1/3^2

Raise 3 to the power of 2.

1/9

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

1/9

Decimal Form:

0.¯1 (repeating)

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