Answer:
When dividing two values with the same base, we simply subtract the first exponent by the second and keep the original base. 3^3-6=3^-3. This equals out to be 1/27.
Step-by-step explanation:
312 gallons of white paint, $17.50 each gallon
134 gallons of blue paint, $19 for each gallon
312 x 17.50 = $5,460
134 x 19 = $2,546
5460 + 2546 = $8,006
- 1 1/2 (Negative one and one half