To divide exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
In this case:
\[ \frac{3^9}{3^7} = 3^{9-7} = 3^2 \]
Calculating \(3^2\):
\[ 3^2 = 9 \]
Thus, \(3^9\) divided by \(3^7\) equals \(9\).
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To divide exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
In this case:
\[ \frac{3^9}{3^7} = 3^{9-7} = 3^2 \]
Calculating \(3^2\):
\[ 3^2 = 9 \]
Thus, \(3^9\) divided by \(3^7\) equals \(9\).