What is the patern in the values as the exponents increase?

powers of 3. value

3^-1. 1/3

3^0. 1

3^1. 3

3^2. 9

A. add 3 to the previous value

B. subtract 3 from the previous value

C. divide the previous value by 3

D. multiply the previous value by 3

D, 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.