Rewrite the Exponential Equation $3 ^ { - 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 9 }$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the exponential equation $3 ^ { - 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 9 }$ in logarithmic form.

• A) \(\log _ { 3 } \frac { 1 } { 9 } = - 2\)
• B) \(\log _ { 2 } 9 = - 2\)
• C) \(\log _ { 3 } 9 = - 2\)
• D) \(\log _ { 9 } 3 = - 2\)
• E) \(\log _ { 3 } \frac { 1 } { 9 } = 2\)

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