Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers Property was used to simplify this expression 3 to the fourth power over 9 = 3 to the second power

Answer 1

`(3^4)/(9)=3^2`

Swap 9 and 3^2

`(3^4)/(3^2)=9`

Divide p0wers by subtracting the exponents:

`3^((4-2))=9`
`3^2=9`