Evaluate 9^-1

Problem

9(−1)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a(−n)=1/(an) for any non-zero base a

2. Apply the rule to the expression by moving the base to the denominator and changing the sign of the exponent.

3. Simplify the resulting fraction by calculating the value of the base raised to the power of 1.

Final Answer

9(−1)=1/9

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