Question

related questions: lesson 1: exponents

type the answer in the box, using whole numbers.

q. write in simplest form.

\frac{1}{3^{-2}}

Explanation:

Apply the negative exponent rule

$$ \frac{1}{a^{-n}} = a^n $$

Substitute the given values

$$ \frac{1}{3^{-2}} = 3^2 $$

Evaluate the power

$$ 3^2 = 9 $$

Answer:

Write in simplest form.
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