Question

rewrite the following without an exponent.

\\((-6)^{-2}\\)

Explanation:

Apply negative exponent rule

Using the Negative Exponent Rule knowledge point

$$ (-6)^{-2} = \frac{1}{(-6)^2} $$

Evaluate the exponent

Using the Evaluating Exponents knowledge point

$$ (-6)^2 = (-6) \times (-6) = 36 $$

Simplify the fraction

Using the Evaluating Exponents knowledge point

$$ \frac{1}{(-6)^2} = \frac{1}{36} $$

Answer:

Rewrite the following without an exponent.

\( (-6)^{-2} = \) <blank>\(\frac{1}{36}\)</blank>