Evaluate the exponential function for the given x-values.

Question

h(x)= (1/3)^x ; x=2 and x=-3

h(2)=?

h(-3)=?

Answer 1

h(2) = (1/3)^2 = 1/3 tines 1/3 = 1/9

h(-3) = (1/3)^-3 = 3^3 = 27

the negative exponent flips the 1/3 upside down to get 3^+3 = 3 times 3 times 3 = 27