Pre-Algebra Examples

$(3^{4}) (3^{- 2})$

Step 1

Multiply $3^{4}$ by $3^{- 2}$ by adding the exponents.

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Step 1.1

Use the power rule $a^{m} a^{n} = a^{m + n}$ to combine exponents.

$3^{4 - 2}$

Step 1.2

Subtract $2$ from $4$ .

$3^{2}$

Step 2

Raise $3$ to the power of $2$ .

$9$