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

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Answer:

a= -5

Explanation:

User Abdelazeem Kuratem
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3^-1 divided by 3^4 =

when dividing exponents with the same base, subtract the exponents

3^(-1-4)

3^-5

a=-5

Answer a=-5

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