Math Question (7th Grade)

[Landshark44]

Simplify. Write your answers using only positive exponents...


(6d)^-2


thanks... im stuck...

[panerd]

1/36d^2

The negative exponent is just a reciprocal of the positive one.

[Barkeep49]

Nearly all 7th grade math problems can be solved, on Wolfram Alpha. Here's the link to this problem: https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=simplify+%286d%29^-2

If you get the ipad App you can even get it to show you step by step instructions though there aren't any for this problem.

[rowech]

Unless your kid is an Honors class, a 7th grader has no business messing with negative exponents.

[Landshark44]

thanks, much appreciated...!!

[Alf]

That's the odds of getting two 6s when playing craps ;)