Simplify the Following Expression $- ( - 9 ) ^ { - 2 }$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression. Do not use parentheses or negative exponents. $- ( - 9 ) ^ { - 2 }$

• A)81
• B)-81
• C)-18
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 81 }\)
• E) \(- \frac { 1 } { 81 }\)

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