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3^2•3^n simplifies to 3^20 what is the value of the exponent n?

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Given that:
[tex]3^2 \times 3^n = 3^20 [/tex]
Solving for n.
Divide both sides by 3²
[tex] \frac{3^2 \times 3^n}{3^2} = \frac{3^{20}}{3^2} [/tex]
Simplify
[tex]3^n= 3^{20-2} \\ 3^n=3^{18} \\[/tex]
[tex]if \ a^{f(x)}=a^{g(x)} , \ then \ f(x)=g(x)[/tex]
So, n=18

Answer: n=18
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