Question

Find the value of a that makes the statement true.
3^-1/3^4 = 3ª
a =

Answer 1

a = -12

Step-by-step explanation:

3 x -1/3 x 4 = 3a

(3x3)x(3x-1/3)x(4x3) =3aX3

9x-1x12=9a

-108 = 9a

9a =-108

a = -12

Answer 2

a=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Just use the index property as shown above..