Answer:
Multiply the previous value by 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct pattern in the values as the exponents increase is - Multiply the previous value by 3.
We can see, that [tex]3^{-1}[/tex] is [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]
And in the next step, [tex]3^0[/tex] is [tex]\frac{1}{3}\times3=1[/tex]
In the next step, [tex]3^1[/tex] is [tex]1\times3=3[/tex]
In the last step, [tex]3^2[/tex] is [tex]3\times3=9[/tex]
So, at each step, 3 is multiplied to the previous product/value.
Therefore, the correct answer is last option.
