Simplify and write with positive exponents only.
-$( - 3 ) ^ { - 4 }$
A) -81
B) 81
C) -$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$
D)$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$

Name: Simplify and write with positive exponents only. -$( - 3 ) ^ { - 4 }$ A) -81 B) 81 C) -$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$ D)$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$
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Simplify and write with positive exponents only.
-$( - 3 ) ^ { - 4 }$
A)  -81 
B) 81
C)  -$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$
D)$\frac { 1 } { 81 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the given exponent. Therefore, $(-3)^{-4}$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{(-3)^4} = \frac{1}{81}$.

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