To simplify the expression \(3^7 \times 3^{-9}\) using the properties of integer exponents, we can use the property that states:
\[ a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \]
Applying this property here:
\[ 3^7 \times 3^{-9} = 3^{7 + (-9)} = 3^{7 - 9} = 3^{-2} \]
Next, we rewrite \(3^{-2}\) using the property of negative exponents, which states:
\[ a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \]
Thus, we have:
\[ 3^{-2} = \frac{1}{3^2} \]
Now we calculate \(3^2\):
\[ 3^2 = 9 \]
Putting it all together, we get:
\[ 3^{-2} = \frac{1}{9} \]
Therefore, the equivalent expression with only positive exponents is \(\frac{1}{9}\), and the final answer is:
\[ \boxed{\frac{1}{9}} \]