Four students were asked to write an expression that has terms that have a greatest common factor of ab. The expressions provide
2 answers:
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Here are a few rules you need to know for this equation:
- Multiplying exponents of the same base:
- Dividing exponents of the same base:
- Turning a negative exponent to a positive one:
So this is our algebraic expression:
Firstly, multiply 3^-4 and 3^2:
Next, divide:
Next, turn the negative exponent into a positive one:
<u>Your final answer is 3/2, or 1.5.</u>