Simplify the Expression $- 3 ^ { - 2 }$ A) $- \frac { 1 } { 9 }$

question 263

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.
- $- 3 ^ { - 2 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• C) \(- 9\)
• D) 9

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