Question

What is the value of the expression

Answer 1

B 1/3

Explanation:

3^-3 * 3^8

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3^6

We know that a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

3^(-3+8)

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3^6

3^(5)

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3^6

We know that a^b divide by a^c = a^(b-c)

3^(5-6)

3^-1

A negative exponent means it goes in the denominator of the fraction

1/3^1

1/3