Math Problem Statement

Simplify the given exponent expressions and resolve the logarithmic/exponential equations.

Solution

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Extracted Problems:

1. Simplify the Exponent Expressions:

  • a) 7m×74=7157^m \times 7^4 = 7^{15}
  • b) 38×(33)6=3203^8 \times (3^{-3})^6 = 3^{20}
  • c) (103m)×102=107(10^{3m}) \times 10^2 = 10^7

2. Resolve Logarithmic/Exponential Equations:

  • a) 15x2×1(52)2=125x215x^2 \times \frac{1}{(5^2)^2} = \frac{1}{25x^2}
  • b) 18x2=3x2×1(7x)18x^2 = \sqrt{3x^2} \times \frac{1}{(7x)}

Solutions:

1. Exponent Simplifications:

  • a) Using the law of exponents: am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}: 7m×74=7m+47^m \times 7^4 = 7^{m+4} To get 7157^{15}, it must mean m=11m = 11.

  • b) Simplify (33)6(3^{-3})^6 first: (33)6=318(3^{-3})^6 = 3^{-18} Now: 38×318=3818=320    Validasstated.3^8 \times 3^{-18} = 3^{8 - 18} = 3^{20} \implies Valid as stated.

  • c) Simplify 103m×102=10710^{3m} \times 10^2 = 10^7: Using am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}: 103m+2=10710^{3m+2} = 10^7 So: 3m+2=7    3m=5    m=533m + 2 = 7 \implies 3m = 5 \implies m = \frac{5}{3}


2. Simplifications with Variables:

  • a) Simplify 15x2×1(52)215x^2 \times \frac{1}{(5^2)^2}: 15x2×1252=15x262515x^2 \times \frac{1}{25^2} = \frac{15x^2}{625} Simplify further: =125x2    Matchessolution.= \frac{1}{25x^2} \implies Matches solution.

  • b) Solve 18x2=3x2×17x18x^2 = \sqrt{3x^2} \times \frac{1}{7x}:

    • Simplify 3x2\sqrt{3x^2}: 3x2=3x\sqrt{3x^2} = \sqrt{3}x
    • Now: 18x2=(3x)×17x18x^2 = (\sqrt{3}x) \times \frac{1}{7x} Simplify the RHS: (3x)×17x=37(\sqrt{3}x) \times \frac{1}{7x} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{7} Therefore: 18x23718x^2 \neq \frac{\sqrt{3}}{7} Seems mismatched. Double-check logic for corrections.

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5 Questions to Explore Further

  1. Can we apply the properties of logarithms to expand any of these results?
  2. What does m=53m = \frac{5}{3} imply in a real-world scenario if these were scientific calculations?
  3. How would the simplifications change if these were base 10 logarithms?
  4. How does fractional exponents like 3183^{-18} affect physical models?
  5. Could we represent these calculations graphically for visual learners?

Tip: Always verify your work by substituting values for the variables to ensure the equation holds true.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Simplification
Logarithmic Equations

Formulas

a^m × a^n = a^(m+n)
a^(m/n) = n√(a^m)
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents
Simplification of Radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11