Question

Simplify the equation

Answer 1

3a

Explanation:

First, cancel the 3 at the bottom by getting rid of it and changing the 9 to a 3. You can do this because 3 is one third of 9.

With the division property of exponents, you have to subtract 3-2 and you can leave a to the power of 1 on the numerator.

Then, cancel the b's out by getting rid of them.

You will be left with 3a.

Answer 2

3a

Explanation:

9/3 = 3

`a^(3)/a^(2) = a^(3 -2) = a`

b / b = 1

3 x a x 1 = 3a