What is the value of 3 to the power of -2?
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Correct answer to question 9 (Mathematics Knowledge): 1/9
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A negative exponent means take the reciprocal, so 3 to the -2 is 1 divided by 3 squared, which is 1/9. A negative exponent never makes the result negative.
Updated: November 2026
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