To solve this exponential expression, we first need to evaluate the exponent. The negative exponent indicates that we need to take the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.
In this case, the base is 3 and the exponent is -1. Taking the reciprocal of 3 gives us 1/3. Therefore, the expression simplifies to:
9(1/3) = 3
Therefore, 9(3)^-1 is equal to 3.
9(3)^-1 =3
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