Question

What is the pattern in the values as the exponents increase?

Answer 1

Divide the previous value by 3

Answer 2

Answer:

Multiply the previous value by 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct pattern in the values as the exponents increase is - Multiply the previous value by 3.

We can see, that $3^{-1}$ is $\frac{1}{3}$

And in the next step, $3^0$ is $\frac{1}{3}\times3=1$

In the next step, $3^1$ is $1\times3=3$

In the last step, $3^2$ is $3\times3=9$

So, at each step, 3 is multiplied to the previous product/value.

Therefore, the correct answer is last option.