scientific notation  so I know: (1/3)^-1=3 -5^-2= - 1/25

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scientific notation 

so I know:

(1/3)^-1=3

-5^-2= - 1/25

BUT! why, I don't understand what rule, property, or whatever it is that tells me (1/3)^-1 equals 3 or what -5^-2 equals -1/25

 

 

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