Question

What is 1/3 to the power of -4

Answer 1

$\left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^{-4}=3^4=81$

Answer 2

First, to get applied by the fraction rule: $\displaystyle\frac{3^4}{1}$, then, the applied rule $\displaystyle\frac{a}{1}=a$. Finally, simplify to find the answer. $\displaystyle3^4=3*3*3*3=81$, the correct answer is 81. I hope this will help you. Have a wonderful day!