What is the simplified expression for 3 power 3 multiplied by 3 power 3 over 3 power 4?

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To simplify the expression \( \frac{3^3 \times 3^3}{3^4} \), we can use the properties of exponents.

First, we know that when multiplying like bases, we add the exponents:

\[ 3^3 \times 3^3 = 3^{3+3} = 3^6 \]

Next, we can substitute that back into the expression:

\[ \frac{3^6}{3^4} \]

When dividing like bases, we subtract the exponents:

\[ 3^{6-4} = 3^2 \]

Now, we can evaluate \( 3^2 \):

\[ 3^2 = 9 \]

None of the provided choices (30, 31, 32, 34) include 9, and since \( 9 \) is not listed among the choices, it appears there may have been a misunderstanding in the options. However, the simplified expression for the given mathematical operation is indeed \( 9 \). If you have any further questions or if there's more context to this problem, please let me know!