Find the Function Value $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right) ^ { x }$

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Multiple Choice

Find the function value. If the result is irrational, round your answer to the nearest thousandth.
-Let $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right) ^ { x }$ . Find $f ( - 3 )$ .

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 216 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 216 }\)
• C) 216
• D) \(- 18\)

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