Math Problem Statement

Evaluate each of the following without the use of a calculator. Write down the answer in the simplest form and in positive exponents where applicable. All necessary calculations have to be shown

Evaluate each of the following without the use of a calculator. Write down the answer in the simplest form and in positive exponents where applicable. All necessary calculations have to be shown.

Solution

Let's solve this step by step. The expression given is:

(9×45÷31)116\left( \sqrt{9} \times \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{3}{1} \right) \frac{1}{\sqrt{16}}

  1. Evaluate 9\sqrt{9} and 16\sqrt{16}:

    • 9=3\sqrt{9} = 3
    • 16=4\sqrt{16} = 4

    So, the expression becomes:

    (3×45÷31)14\left( 3 \times \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{3}{1} \right) \frac{1}{4}

  2. Perform the operations inside the parentheses:

    • First, multiply 33 by 45\frac{4}{5}:

      3×45=1253 \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{12}{5}

    • Next, divide 125\frac{12}{5} by 31\frac{3}{1}:

      125÷31=125×13=12153=1215=45\frac{12}{5} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{12}{5} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{12 \cdot 1}{5 \cdot 3} = \frac{12}{15} = \frac{4}{5}

    So, the expression inside the parentheses simplifies to 45\frac{4}{5}.

  3. Combine the result with 14\frac{1}{4}:

    Now we have:

    45×14=4154=420=15\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4 \cdot 1}{5 \cdot 4} = \frac{4}{20} = \frac{1}{5}

The final answer in simplest form is:

15\frac{1}{5}


Would you like a deeper explanation of any of these steps, or do you have questions?

Additional Questions:

  1. How would this expression change if we used different square roots in the initial terms?
  2. How can we simplify fractions when multiplying and dividing within parentheses?
  3. What steps would be different if the square roots were irrational numbers?
  4. How do we handle expressions with both radicals and fractions in the denominator?
  5. Could this solution method be applied to more complex expressions with nested parentheses?

Tip:

When dealing with mixed operations, always resolve the expressions inside parentheses first, and handle square roots and fractions carefully for accurate simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Roots
Fractions
Order of Operations

Formulas

√a × b/c ÷ d/e = (√a × b × e) / (c × d)
√a / √b = √(a/b)

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots
Fraction Multiplication and Division

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10