CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME WITH A CALCULATOR AND TELL ME WHAT 27^(-1/2) IS? THAT READS "27 TO THE NEGATIVE ONE HALF". THANK U!

enter 27
press the y^x or x^y key, whichever you have
enter (1/2 +/- )
press =

to get .19245

To calculate 27^(-1/2), you can follow these steps using a calculator:

1. Enter the number 27.
2. Press the y^x or x^y key on your calculator, depending on the model.
3. Enter the fraction 1/2.
4. Press the +/- key to indicate a negative exponent.
5. Press the equals (=) key.

The result is approximately 0.19245.