Question

Simplify the expression. Write result using positive exponents only. (-3)^-2

Answer 1

1/9

Answer 2

how did you get that?

Answer 3

\[(-3)^{-2}=(\frac{-1}{3})^{2}=\frac{1}{9}\]

Answer 4

Any question?

Answer 5

thanks! i really don't understand this at all but my homework is due later and i just want to turn it in and then i'lls tudy later