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Question 5 • Algebra I

Jayne evaluated an expression that has a value of 1 over 729 Which expression could Jayne have evaluated? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
1 third to the negative 6 power
B
negative 9 cubed
C
9 to the negative 3 power
D
negative 3 to the 6th power
E
1 ninth to the negative 6 power
F
3 to the negative 6 power

Explanation

Since 729 = 3⁶, its reciprocal is 1/729 = 3⁻⁶. Choice C, 9⁻³, also equals 1/(9³) = 1/729. Choice F is 3⁻⁶, so both expressions have the required value.

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