Question

Which expression is equivalent to expression shown?

Answer 1

3⁷ × 1/3⁴

Explanation:

3⁷ × 3¯⁴

The above expression can be simplified as follow:

3⁷ × 3¯⁴

Recall,

a¯ⁿ = 1/aⁿ

Thus,

3¯⁴ = 1/3⁴

Therefore,

3⁷ × 3¯⁴ = 3⁷ × 1/3⁴