Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - Exercises to Skills for Chapter 4 - Page 185: 12

Answer

$=49$

Work Step by Step

Using the fact that $a^{-b}=\frac{1}{a^b}$, the expression becomes $$\frac{1}{7^{-2}}=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{7^2}}=7^2=49$$
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