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When 27 times x squared times z all over negative 3 times x squared times z to the fourth power is completely simplified, the exponent on the variable z is _____.

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Step-by-step explanation: Isolate z by itself:

To simplify variables with powers, subtract the smaller power from the bigger power:

The exponent will be -3

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