Math Problem Statement

Select all the expressions that are equivalent to 9^4 * 9^(-7).

Solution

Let's analyze the expressions shown in the image and solve the problem step by step.

The question asks to find all expressions equivalent to 94979^4 \cdot 9^{-7}.

Simplifying 94979^4 \cdot 9^{-7}:

We apply the property of exponents:
aman=am+na^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}

Thus:
9497=94+(7)=939^4 \cdot 9^{-7} = 9^{4 + (-7)} = 9^{-3}

So, the expression simplifies to 939^{-3}, or 193\frac{1}{9^3}.

Now, let's compare this result with the provided options:

  1. 9598\frac{9^5}{9^8}:
    This simplifies using the rule aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}:
    9598=958=93\frac{9^5}{9^8} = 9^{5-8} = 9^{-3}
    This is equivalent to 939^{-3}, so this option is correct.

  2. 193\frac{1}{9^3}:
    This is exactly 939^{-3}, so this option is correct.

  3. (94)7(9^4)^{-7}:
    This simplifies as (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}:
    (94)7=94(7)=928(9^4)^{-7} = 9^{4 \cdot (-7)} = 9^{-28}
    This is not equivalent to 939^{-3}, so this option is incorrect.

  4. 9289^{-28}:
    This is not equivalent to 939^{-3}, so this option is incorrect.

Correct answers:

  • 9598\frac{9^5}{9^8}
  • 193\frac{1}{9^3}

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Here are five questions to further explore this concept:

  1. What is the general formula for multiplying exponents with the same base?
  2. How would you handle multiplying exponents with different bases?
  3. What does a negative exponent mean mathematically?
  4. Can you express 939^{-3} as a fraction with a positive exponent?
  5. How does the exponent rule work when dividing two numbers with exponents?

Tip: When dealing with exponents, always try to simplify the expression by combining exponents using basic exponent rules like addition and subtraction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
a^(-n) = 1/a^n
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10