What is 3⁻² equal to?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1/9
- Step 1: A negative exponent means the reciprocal: 3⁻² = 1/3². Step 2. 1/3² = 1/9. Answer: 1/9. Why not the others: A negative exponent does not change the sign of the result.
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