SOLUTION: How would I simplify this expression? 1/6^-2 This is what I have 36. 6*6=36

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Question 940426: How would I simplify this expression? 1/6^-2
This is what I have 36. 6*6=36
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F6%29%5E%28-2%29

Invert the fraction and change the sign of the exponent to positive:

%286%2F1%29%5E2

6%5E2

36

Yes you are right.

Edwin