Question

Simplify the expression where possible. (6^3)^-3

Answer 1

$\bf ~\hspace{7em}\textit{negative exponents} \\\\ a^{-n} \implies \cfrac{1}{a^n} ~\hspace{4.5em} a^n\implies \cfrac{1}{a^{-n}} ~\hspace{4.5em} \cfrac{a^n}{a^m}\implies a^na^{-m}\implies a^{n-m} \\\\[-0.35em] \rule{34em}{0.25pt}\\\\ (6^3)^{-3}\implies 6^{-3\cdot 3}\implies 6^{-9}\implies \cfrac{1}{6^9}\implies \cfrac{1}{10077696}$

Answer 2

I think the answer is 6^9.