How to express 1/243 using a negative exponent other than -1

If the discriminant if a quadratic equation is 4 which statement describes the roots?

If it 8 inch candle burns at 7/10 inch per hour and a 6 inch candle burns at 1/5 inch per hour after how many hours would both candles be the same height

Acompany that makes? hair-care products had 5000 people try a new shampoo. of the 5000 ? people, 35 had a mild allergic reaction. what percent of the people had a mild allergic? reaction?