SOLUTION: Please help I am lost. Simplify:3^4x-8 /3^x+3

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Question 514384: Please help I am lost.
Simplify:3^4x-8 /3^x+3

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the principle of dividing exponentials with the same base
by subtracting exponents:

Put both exponents in parentheses:

Divide by subtracting exponents, keeping the base 3

Simplify the exponent by removing parentheses

Combine like terms in the exponent:

Edwin

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