Math Problem Statement

Select all the expressions that are equivalent to 5^4 · 7^4.

Solution

The question asks to select all expressions that are equivalent to 54745^4 \cdot 7^4.

Let's break down the provided options one by one:

Step 1: Evaluate the original expression

The given expression is: 54745^4 \cdot 7^4 This can be rewritten as: (57)4=354(5 \cdot 7)^4 = 35^4 So, the equivalent expression to 54745^4 \cdot 7^4 is 35435^4.

Step 2: Analyze the given options

  1. Option 1: 353357\frac{35^{-3}}{35^{-7}}
    Applying the property of exponents aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}, we get: 353(7)=353+7=35435^{-3 - (-7)} = 35^{-3 + 7} = 35^4 This is equivalent to 35435^4.

  2. Option 2: 351635^{16}
    This is not equivalent to 35435^4, so it is incorrect.

  3. Option 3: 1354\frac{1}{35^4}
    This is not equivalent to 35435^4; it is the reciprocal, so it is incorrect.

  4. Option 4: (354)1(35^{-4})^{-1}
    Applying the property (am)1=am(a^m)^{-1} = a^{-m}, we get: (354)1=354(35^{-4})^{-1} = 35^4 This is equivalent to 35435^4.

Correct options:

  • 353357\frac{35^{-3}}{35^{-7}}
  • (354)1(35^{-4})^{-1}

Summary:

The expressions equivalent to 54745^4 \cdot 7^4 are:

  1. 353357\frac{35^{-3}}{35^{-7}}
  2. (354)1(35^{-4})^{-1}

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are the properties of exponents used in simplifying expressions?
  2. How do you simplify expressions involving negative exponents?
  3. How can reciprocal properties be applied to exponent rules?
  4. What is the significance of combining powers with the same base?
  5. How can you convert between expressions like anbna^n \cdot b^n and (ab)n(a \cdot b)^n?

Tip: Always check if you can rewrite products of powers as powers of products to simplify expressions more easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Algebra
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

a^m · b^m = (a · b)^m
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
(a^m)^n = a^(m·n)
(a^-1)^m = a^-m

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10