Which of the following is equivalent to 6−2 ?(1 point)

36

1/2^6

1/6^-2

136

1 answer

To evaluate \( 6^{-2} \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \). Thus:

\[ 6^{-2} = \frac{1}{6^2} = \frac{1}{36} \]

Now let's analyze the provided options to see which one is equivalent to \( 6^{-2} \):

  1. 36: This is not equivalent; \( 6^{-2} = \frac{1}{36} \) is not equal to \( 36 \).
  2. \(\frac{1}{2^6}\): This is equal to \(\frac{1}{64}\), which is not equivalent to \( \frac{1}{36} \).
  3. \(\frac{1}{6^{-2}}\): This can be rewritten using the property of exponents. \( 6^{-2} \) is \( \frac{1}{36} \), so \( \frac{1}{6^{-2}} = 6^2 = 36 \). Not equivalent.
  4. 136: This is not equivalent; \( 6^{-2} = \frac{1}{36} \) is clearly not equal to 136.

It appears that none of the options listed are equivalent to \( 6^{-2} \). However, our calculated value of \( 6^{-2} \) is \( \frac{1}{36} \), which does not match provided responses either.

Please clarify the options if there are any mistakes or consider that the accurate equivalent of \( 6^{-2} \) is indeed \( \frac{1}{36} \).