Question

Is the expression 3^(2 )* 3^(-3) equivalent to 3^(3 )* 3^(-2)? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation:

${3}^{2} \times {3}^{( - 3)} = {3}^{2 - 3} = {3}^{( - 1)} = \frac{1}{3} \\ {3}^{3} \times {3}^{? - ( - 2)} = {3}^{3 - 2} = {3}^{1} = 3$