Question

Simplify. Your answer should contain only positive exponents.

9) 3^-1 • 3^0

Answer 1

1 / 3^1

Explanation:

3^-1 • 3^0

When multiplying exponents with the same base, we add the exponents

3^ (-1+0)

3 ^-1

We know that a^ - b = 1/a^b

3 ^ -1 = 1/3^1