Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 277: 51

Answer

$-\frac{1}{27x^{3}}$

Work Step by Step

According to the negative exponent rule, $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}$. Therefore, $(-3x)^{-3}=\frac{1}{(-3x)^{3}}=\frac{1}{(-3)^{3}x^{3}}=\frac{1}{-27x^{3}}=-\frac{1}{27x^{3}}$.
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