Select all of the expressions that are equivalent to 3^2/3^−2

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To simplify \( \frac{3^2}{3^{-2}} \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \).

So we can write:

\[ \frac{3^2}{3^{-2}} = 3^{2 - (-2)} = 3^{2 + 2} = 3^4 \]

Now, \( 3^4 = 81 \).

Therefore, any expression that simplifies to \( 3^4 \) or 81 is equivalent to \( \frac{3^2}{3^{-2}} \).

Here are some equivalent expressions:

  1. \( 3^4 \)
  2. \( 81 \)
  3. \( 3^2 \times 3^2 \)
  4. \( (3^2)^2 \)
  5. \( 9 \times 9 \)

If you have a list of expressions, you can check which of them align with these forms.