what is 7^-2

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what is 7^-2

Guest Oct 28, 2014

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7^(-2) = 1 / 7²

The negative sign in the exponent means that the number is in the wrong location (numerator or denominator).

12^-4 = 1 / 12^4

and: 1 / [3^-5] = 3^5

geno3141 Oct 28, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-10-28T05:25:36

7^(-2) = 1 / 7²

The negative sign in the exponent means that the number is in the wrong location (numerator or denominator).

12^-4 = 1 / 12^4

and: 1 / [3^-5] = 3^5