Question

By what number should (-8)^-2 be multiplied so that the product may be equal to -6^-2

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number to me multiplied be x

then, (-8)^-2 × x = (-6)^-2

=> 1/(-8)² × x = 1/(-6)²

=> 1/ 64 × x = 1/36

=> x = (1× 64)/36

=> x = 64/36

=> x = 16/9