which makes the statement true 7 to the power of negative 2 =?

Answer:
1/49
Step-by-step explanation:
7^2 = 49
7^-2 = reciprocal of 49 = 1/49
Answer:
1/49
Step-by-step explanation:
"seven to the power -2" translates into the expression
1
7^(-2), which is equivalent to ------------- = 1/49 (second given answer)
7^2