What is the patern in the values as the exponents increase? powers of 3. value3^-1. 1/33^0. 13^1. 33^2. 9a. add 3 to the previous valueb. subtract 3 from the previous valuec. divide the previous value by 3d. multiply the previous value by 3

D. multiply the previous value by 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The pattern of values as the exponents increase is

1/3, 1, 3, 9

Comparing 1/3 to 1, we either add 2/3 or multiply by 3.

Comparing 1 to 3, we either add 2 or multiply by 3.

Comparing 3 to 9, we either add 6 or multiply by 3.

The constant in this pattern is multiplication by 3.

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116