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What is the simplified expression for

3^-4•2^3•3^2/ 2^4• 3^-3

3/2

3^2/ 2^2

3^2/2

2^4/3

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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

User Alex H Hadik
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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

3^-4 x 2^3 x 3^2/2^4 x 3^-3

base 3 will be numerator and base 2 will be denominator:

3^-4 * 3^2 * 3^3 / 2^4*2^-3

Now add the exponents of the base:

3^-4+2+3/ 2^4-3

3^-4+5/ 2^1

3/2

The correct option is 3/2

User Hamdi Islam
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