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Answer:

Simplifying the expression gives;


(1)/(3^5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression:


(3^(-9)\cdot3^(12))/(3^6\cdot3^2)

Applying the rules of exponent;


\begin{gathered} (3^(-9)\cdot3^(12))/(3^6\cdot3^2)=(3^(-9+12))/(3^(6+2))=(3^3)/(3^8) \\ \end{gathered}

Solving further;


(3^3)/(3^8)=3^3\cdot3^(-8)=3^(3-8)=3^(-5)=(1)/(3^5)

Therefore, simplifying the expression gives;


(1)/(3^5)

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