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simplify (-3)^{-2}

Solution

simplify

(- 3)^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{1}{9}

+1

Decimal

0.11111 \dots

Solution steps

(- 3)^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

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

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

(- 3)^{2} = 9

= \frac{1}{9}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-3)^{-2} ?
The solution to (-3)^{-2} is 1/9