Math Problem Statement

(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8) x (3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)(3/8)

Solution

To solve the expression (38)5×(38)8\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^5 \times \left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^8, you need to use the properties of exponents. Specifically, when multiplying two powers with the same base, you add the exponents.

The expression can be rewritten as:

(38)5×(38)8=(38)5+8=(38)13\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^5 \times \left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^8 = \left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^{5+8} = \left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^{13}

So the simplified expression is:

(38)13\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^{13}

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What happens when you multiply two fractions together?
  2. How do you simplify an expression with different exponents?
  3. Can you express (38)13\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^{13} as a decimal?
  4. What is the general rule for multiplying powers with the same base?
  5. How do you simplify an expression like (38)a×(38)b\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^a \times \left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^b in terms of aa and bb?

Tip: When dealing with powers, always remember that multiplying similar bases results in adding the exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractional Powers
Properties of Exponents

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8