Question

which expression is equivalent to (3^-1)^2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1/9

Explanation:

Given the expression

$(3^{-1})^2$

This is also expressed as;

$\begin{gathered} =\text{ (}\frac{1}{3^1})^2 \\ =\text{ (}\frac{1}{3})^2 \\ =\text{ }\frac{1^2}{3^2} \\ =\text{ }\frac{1}{9} \end{gathered}$

Hence the result of the expression is 1/9