Math Problem Statement

The image contains three algebraic expressions involving powers and exponents: (a) (x^7 / (x^4 x - 1))^4 = x^2, (b) 1 / (x - y)^6 ((x - y)^2)^-3 = (x - y), (c) ((x - a)^-2 / (x - a)^-4) (x - a)^0 = (x - a).

Solution

The image you provided contains three algebraic expressions involving powers and exponents. Let's break down each part:

(a)

(x7x4x1)4=x2\left( \frac{x^7}{x^4 x - 1} \right)^4 = x^2

First, simplify the fraction in the base, then apply the exponent rules to both the numerator and denominator, and check how they relate to x2x^2.

(b)

1(xy)6((xy)2)3=(xy)\frac{1}{(x - y)^6} \left( (x - y)^2 \right)^{-3} = (x - y)

Here, simplify the expression by applying the negative exponents and combine terms to see how it equals (xy)(x - y).

(c)

(xa)2(xa)4(xa)0=(xa)\frac{(x - a)^{-2}}{(x - a)^{-4}} (x - a)^0 = (x - a)

Simplify this expression using exponent rules and apply them to the terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Algebra
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

Power of a quotient
Power of a product
Negative exponent rule

Theorems

Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11