Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the following without an exponent.

Solution

The expression to rewrite is:

143\frac{1}{4^{-3}}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Recall the rule for negative exponents: an=1ana^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}

  2. Applying this rule to 434^{-3}: 43=1434^{-3} = \frac{1}{4^3}

  3. Substitute 143\frac{1}{4^3} back into the denominator: 143=1143\frac{1}{4^{-3}} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{4^3}}

  4. Simplify the fraction: 1143=43\frac{1}{\frac{1}{4^3}} = 4^3

  5. Compute 434^3: 43=444=644^3 = 4 \cdot 4 \cdot 4 = 64

Final Answer:

143=64\frac{1}{4^{-3}} = 64

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the general rule for rewriting negative exponents?
  2. How can you simplify an expression with exponents in both the numerator and denominator?
  3. What does it mean for a number to have a negative exponent?
  4. Can you express 6464 as a power of 22?
  5. How would the answer change if the base was a fraction, like 123\frac{1}{2}^{-3}?

Tip:

Always simplify negative exponents by flipping the base (reciprocal) first. This makes computations more intuitive!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

a^-n = 1/a^n

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8