SOLUTION: i really need help with negative exponents. what is 6 to the -2nd power? thanks

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Question 180017: i really need help with negative exponents. what is 6 to the -2nd power? thanks
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a%5E%28-b%29 is defined as 1%2Fa%5Eb
So,
6%5E%28-2%29=1%2F6%5E2=1%2F36

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