Convert the Expression: Finding the Value of 1/3²

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

132= \frac{1}{3^2}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:03 According to the laws of exponents, a number raised to the power of (-N)
00:06 equals the reciprocal number raised to the opposite power (N)
00:09 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:12 We'll convert to the reciprocal number
00:15 and raise to the opposite power (times(-1))
00:18 This is the solution

Answer

32 3^{-2}