SOLUTION: what is the value of 3 to the 6th divided by 3 to the negative 2nd

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Question 925702: what is the value of 3 to the 6th divided by 3 to the negative 2nd
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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use the rule: when you are dividing,and the bases are the same, you SUBTRACT the exponents

x%5Em%2Fx%5En=x%5E%28m-n%29


3%5E6%2F3%5E%28-2%29=3%5E%286-%28-2%29%29=3%5E%286%2B2%29=3%5E8=6561