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I dont understand how to simplify an expression with exponents

I dont understand how to simplify an expression with exponents-example-1
User Alessandro Santini
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Answer:

3^4

Explanation:

Simplifying an expression with expression with exponents:

If they are dividing, we keep the base and subtract the exponents. For example:


(a^x)/(a^y)=a^(x-y)

In this question:


(3^2)/(3^(-2))=3^(2-(-2))=3^(2+2)=3^4

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