I am having a problem with the following question:
If $N = 3^P { } $ and $M=P-1$ Then in terms of M what is $ \frac{3}{N}=?$
Any suggestions on which properties to apply ?
I am having a problem with the following question:
If $N = 3^P { } $ and $M=P-1$ Then in terms of M what is $ \frac{3}{N}=?$
Any suggestions on which properties to apply ?
Simply substitute and use exponents' laws: $N=3^P\,,\,M=P-1\Longrightarrow \frac{3}{N}=\frac{3}{3^P}=\frac{1}{3^{P-1}}=\frac{1}{3^M}$