Math Problem Statement

Use the ALEKS calculator to evaluate each expression. Round your answers to the nearest thousandth. Do not round any intermediate computations. (2/3)^(-0.75) and 3.2^(1.5).

Solution

Let's evaluate the expressions given in the image step by step.

Expression 1:

(23)0.75\left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{-0.75}

To compute:

  1. Calculate 23\frac{2}{3} which is approximately 0.6667.
  2. Raise 0.66670.6667 to the power of 0.75-0.75.

(23)0.75=(0.6667)0.75\left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{-0.75} = (0.6667)^{-0.75}

Using a calculator: (0.6667)0.751.395.(0.6667)^{-0.75} \approx 1.395.

Expression 2:

3.21.53.2^{1.5}

To compute:

  1. Calculate 3.21.53.2^{1.5} directly using a calculator.

Using a calculator: 3.21.5=3.232=(3.23.2)5.722.3.2^{1.5} = 3.2^{\frac{3}{2}} = (3.2 \cdot \sqrt{3.2}) \approx 5.722.

Final Results:

  1. (23)0.751.395\left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^{-0.75} \approx 1.395
  2. 3.21.55.7223.2^{1.5} \approx 5.722

Let me know if you need detailed steps or have any questions!


Here are 5 related questions for further learning:

  1. What is the significance of negative exponents in expressions?
  2. How is a fractional exponent like 1.51.5 related to roots and powers?
  3. Can you calculate (34)0.5\left( \frac{3}{4} \right)^{-0.5}?
  4. How can we simplify xnx^{-n} into fractions for easier computation?
  5. How do scientific calculators handle fractional powers like 22.32^{2.3}?

Tip: Remember that an=1ana^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}, which can help simplify calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractional Powers
Negative Exponents

Formulas

a^(-n) = 1 / (a^n)
a^(m/n) = n-th root of (a^m)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents
Fractional Exponents Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12