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Which number is equivalent to 3^4/3^2
A. 2
B. 9
C. 81
D. 729

User Shape
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Answer:

B.9

Explanation:

Note that if we evaluated the numerator and denominator first, we would arrive at the same result.

User DigEmAll
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Answer:

B. 9

Explanation:

When dividing numbers with exponents, subtract the exponents. So this equals 3 squared, or 9

User Jlettvin
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