The expression that would leave you with a negative exponent when simplified is option D: 3^3/3^7.
When you divide two numbers with the same base, you subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator. In this case, when simplifying 3^3/3^7, you subtract 7 from 3, which gives you 3^-4. This is a negative exponent.
Which expression, when simplified, would leave you with a negative exponent?
A: (-3)^2
B: 3^5 x (-3)^2
C: 3^3 - 3^4
D: 3^3/3^7
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