Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the following expressions as fractions: 1. (3/2)^2 ÷ -2 2. -(5/3)^3

Solution

Let's work through the expressions you provided. There are two expressions to evaluate:

  1. (32)2÷2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2 \div -2
  2. (53)3-\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^3

First Expression: (32)2÷2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2 \div -2

  1. First, square 32\frac{3}{2}: (32)2=94\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{9}{4}
  2. Now divide by 2-2, which is equivalent to multiplying by 12-\frac{1}{2}: 94×12=98\frac{9}{4} \times -\frac{1}{2} = -\frac{9}{8}

So, the value of the first expression is 98-\frac{9}{8}.

Second Expression: (53)3-\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^3

  1. Cube 53\frac{5}{3}: (53)3=12527\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^3 = \frac{125}{27}
  2. Now apply the negative sign: 12527-\frac{125}{27}

So, the value of the second expression is 12527-\frac{125}{27}.

Final Answers:

  1. First expression: 98-\frac{9}{8}
  2. Second expression: 12527-\frac{125}{27}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you multiply fractions and simplify the result?
  2. What is the process for dividing fractions?
  3. How does squaring a fraction affect its value?
  4. What is the rule for applying a negative sign to an exponent result?
  5. How would the results change if you squared a negative fraction?

Tip: When dividing by a fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal instead, which can simplify the calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Division of Fractions
Negative Numbers

Formulas

Exponentiation formula: (a/b)^n = a^n / b^n
Division of fractions: (a/b) ÷ c = (a/b) * (1/c)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10