Question

evaluate. write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.
$3^5 \cdot 3^{-4} = \square$
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent rule \(a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n}\)

\(3^{5} \cdot 3^{-4}=3^{5 + (-4)}\)

Step2: Simplify the exponent

\(3^{5 - 4}=3^{1}\)

Step3: Evaluate \(3^1\)

\(3^1 = 3\)

Answer:

\(3\)