Question

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3^9 * 3^-3

Answer 1

When multiplying like bases with exponents, add the exponents and keep the base.

\(\sf x^a \cdot x^b \rightarrow x^{a+b}\)

Answer 2

So in this case, we have:

\(\sf 3^{~9~+~(-3)}\)

Answer 3

Can you simplify that?

Answer 4

729
3^9 = 19,683
(3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3)

3^-3 = 1/27 (1/3 * 3 *3, aka 1/27)
Then multiply 19,683 by 1/27
Which would be 729.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

"729
3^9 = 19,683
(3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3)

3^-3 = 1/27 (1/3 * 3 *3, aka 1/27)
Then multiply 19,683 by 1/27
Which would be 729." -Racecar9872

Answer 7

@racecar9872 Please no answers.

Answer 8

@iGreen sorry I'm new to this site