Algebra Examples

$a_{2} = - 1 {(\frac{1}{3})}^{2 - 1}$

Subtract $1$ from $2$ .

$a_{2} = - 1 {(\frac{1}{3})}^{1}$

Simplify.

$a_{2} = - 1 (\frac{1}{3})$

Rewrite $- 1 (\frac{1}{3})$ as $- (\frac{1}{3})$ .

$a_{2} = - \frac{1}{3}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$a_{2} = - \frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$a_{2} = - 0.\overline{3}$