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It’s not 12 but what goes on the green box?

It’s not 12 but what goes on the green box?-example-1
User Jhrmnn
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Answer:

3^9

Explanation:

- Rewrite the division as a fraction. 3^8x3^3/3^2

- Multiply

3^8 by 3^3 by adding the exponents.

3^11/3^2

- Cancel the common factor of 3^11 and 3^2

3^9

User Xappymah
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

Use exponential rules: add the exponents when multiplying, subtract the exponents when dividing.

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