Question

A and b are positive integers and a–b = 3. Evaluate the following: 27^ (1/3 b)/9^ (1/2 a)

Answer 1

Answer: 1/9

Step-by-step explanation: I do rsm it is correct from my homework

Answer 2

1/27

Explanation:

27^(b/3)/9^(a/2) = (27^(1/3))^b/(9^(1/2))^a = (3^b)/(3^a) = 3^(b-a)

= 3^(-(a-b)) = 3^-3 = 1/3^3 = 1/27