SOLUTION: Write using positive exponents, and simplify if possible. (–3x)^–2

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Question 78816: Write using positive exponents, and simplify if possible.
(–3x)^–2

Answer by tutor_paul(519)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A negative exponent is the same as 1/base with a positive exponent...Like This:

Simplifying:

And you are done.
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