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Use the properties of exponents to simplify the given expression. First express the answer in exponential form. Then evaluate the expression. 3^5/3^7

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Answer:

3^-2

Explanation

Subtract the exponent on the denominator from the exponent on the numerator

5-7=-2

keep the 3 and apply the -2 exponent

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