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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do you evaluate -3^-2? i got 1/9.. is that correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

May be or may not be..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is wrong?

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

the negative power is for a fraction \[\frac{1}{(-3)^2}\] and you solution is correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it : \[-3^{-2}\] or: \[(-3)^{-2}\] which one it is??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@campbell_st just wait..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@waterineyes the first one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Then you are wrong..

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

then its \[- \frac{1}{3^2}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so.. -1/9 ya?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there is a mistake of - sign only in your answer @jonathanbae

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thannk you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Welcome..

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