SOLUTION: what is 7 to the -2 power

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Question 1151987: what is 7 to the -2 power
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Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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7 raised to the -2 power is the same as 1 / 7 raised to the +2 power.

7 raised to the +2 power is equal to 49.

7 raised to the -2 power is equal to 1 / 49.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is 7 to the -2 power
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7%5E%28-2%29+=+1%2F7%5E2