SOLUTION: Write using positive exponents, and simplify if possible. (–3x)–2 A) 1/6x^2 B)9/x^2 C) 1/9x^2 D)- 9/x^2
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Question 95206
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Write using positive exponents, and simplify if possible.
(–3x)–2
A) 1/6x^2 B)9/x^2 C) 1/9x^2 D)- 9/x^2
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checkley71(8403)
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IF YOU MEAN (-3X)^-2 THEN:
1/9X^2 OR C) IS THE ANSWER.
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stanbon(75887)
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(–3x)^(–2)
The negative sign means "invert"
The 2 means "square".
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(–3x)^(–2) = (9x^2)^(-1) = 1/(9x^2)
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Stan H.
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