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Explain how the Quotient of Powers Property was used to simplify this expression 3 to the fourth power over 9 = 3 to the second power

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(3^4)/(9)=3^2

Swap 9 and 3^2


(3^4)/(3^2)=9

Divide p0wers by subtracting the exponents:


3^((4-2))=9
3^2=9

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