Simplify the expression

Question

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ 3^{7} }{ 3^{5} }$$

anonymous · Answer

3^2
you subtract the exponents

anonymous · Answer

I tried that but when I went to see if my answer was correct.. it wasn't one of the answer choices..

anonymous · Answer

what answer choices are they?

skullpatrol · Answer

OpenStudy values the Learning process - not the ‘Give you an answer’ process
Don’t post only answers - guide the asker to a solution.

anonymous · Answer

$$A. 3^{35}$$
$$B. 3^{12}$$
$$C. \frac{ 1 }{ 3^{9} }$$
. $$D. 9$$

anonymous · Answer

And don't worry @skullpatrol, I usually ask the person "how" they got their answer and then to explain if I don't understand

anonymous · Answer

And she explained her first answer by telling me to subtract the exponents. So....

anonymous · Answer

hmm well i doubt your'e supposed to add them cause if not that would of been b.
i don't get the other answer choices though? hmmm...

anonymous · Answer

I know right, I don't see how they can even be possible

anonymous · Answer

yeah, math is just not right! ._. Lol

anonymous · Answer

Lmao I can't wait to be done with it in like.... 10 years -.-

anonymous · Answer

3^2 = 9 right? So I believe it would be D. But idk if u guys are joking. In that case I'm sorry

skullpatrol · Answer

Yes $$3^2=3*3=9$$

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh we forgot the extra step, thank you everyone.

skullpatrol · Answer

np :)