What is the pattern in the values as the exponents increase? Powers of 3 Value 3 inverse 1 third 3 to the 0 power 1 3 to the 1th power 3 3 squared 9
Answer
A
divide the previous value by 3
B
add 3 to the previous value
C
multiply the previous value by 3
D
subtract 3 from the previous value
Explanation
Each value is 3 times the one before it: 1/3 × 3 = 1, 1 × 3 = 3, and 3 × 3 = 9. So the pattern is to multiply the previous value by 3, which is choice C.
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