SOLUTION: Perform the indicated opeations. Simplify: -9 to the -2power

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Question 140668: Perform the indicated opeations.
Simplify:
-9 to the -2power
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-9)^(-2) = 81^(-1) = 1/81
OR
-9^(-2) = -[81^-1] = -1/81
Comment: The answer depends on whether you
mean - 9^-2 or wheter you mean (-9)^-2

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Stan H.