Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
-$( - 3 ) ^ { - 1 }$
A) $- 3$
B) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$
C) $- \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
D) 3

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The expression $( - 3 ) ^ { - 1 }$ is equivalent to $- \frac { 1 } { 3 }$ because a negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.

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