What is the value of (3/4)^-2

16/9

-9/16

9/16

-16/9

1 answer

To evaluate \((\frac{3}{4})^{-2}\), we can use the property of exponents that states \(a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}\). Therefore:

\[ (\frac{3}{4})^{-2} = \frac{1}{(\frac{3}{4})^2} \]

Next, we calculate \((\frac{3}{4})^2\):

\[ (\frac{3}{4})^2 = \frac{3^2}{4^2} = \frac{9}{16} \]

Now we plug this back into our expression:

\[ (\frac{3}{4})^{-2} = \frac{1}{\frac{9}{16}} = \frac{16}{9} \]

Thus, the value of \((\frac{3}{4})^{-2}\) is:

\[ \boxed{\frac{16}{9}} \]