Question

Evaluate the following expression. (-3) exponent 2 a0

Answer 1

Answer:

(-3)² = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

$(-3)^{-2} = \frac{1}{9}$

Answer 2

Answer:

1/9

Step-by-step explanation:

(-3) ^ -2

The negative exponent means  a^-b = 1/a^b

1/(-3)^2

1/(-3*-3)

1/9