tbrunning0552 tbrunning0552
  • 01-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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simplify 3^8 x 3^4 / 3^2 x 3^8 leaving your answer in index form

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Space
Space Space
  • 01-07-2020

Answer:

3² or 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Add exponents

[tex]\frac{3^{12}}{3^{10}}[/tex]

Step 2: Subtract exponents

You should get 3² because of exponent rules. Remember when you multiply exponents you add the powers and when you divide exponents you subtract the powers.

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PollyP52 PollyP52
  • 01-07-2020

Answer:

3^2.

Step-by-step explanation:

3^8 is common to numerator and denominator so it simplifies to:

3^4 / 3^2

= 3^(4-2)

= 3^2.

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