SOLUTION: Use a power with a negative exponent to write an equivalent form for -3. Please show any work possible.

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Question 682018: Use a power with a negative exponent to write an equivalent form for -3.
Please show any work possible.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use a power with a negative exponent to write an equivalent form for -3.
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(-3/9) - -1/3
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So, (-3/9)^-1 = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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