Question

Simplify 3a • 3b ÷ 3c ÷ 3d. The exponent on 3 is _____. (ab) ÷ (cd) (a + b) - (cd) a + b - c - d

Answer 1

The exponent on 3 is a + b - c - d.

Answer 2

Answer:

a + b - c - d

Step-by-step explanation:

Our expression is

$\frac{3^a3^b}{3^c3^d}$

Using the product of exponents, this gives us

$\frac{3^{a+b}}{3^{c+d}}\\\\=3^{a+b-(c+d)}=3^{a+b-c-d}$