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Simplify 3-⁹/ 3-¹²
a - 1/3³
b - 1/3²¹
c - 3³
d - 3²¹​

User Pat Newell
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\\ \rm\leadsto (3^(-9))/(3^(-12))


\\ \rm\leadsto 3^(-9+12)


\\ \rm\leadsto (1)/(3^3)

Option A

User Rsobon
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Answer:

  • b. 1/3²¹

Explanation:

  • 3⁻⁹ / 3⁻¹² =
  • 3⁻⁹⁻¹² =
  • 3⁻²¹ =
  • 1/3²¹

Correct choice is b

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