Math Problem Statement

Simplify the mathematical expression: ((6/7)^-2 - (4/5)^0) ÷ ((1/13)^-1).

Solution

Let's break this problem into steps for clarity. Here's the given mathematical expression:

((67)2(45)0):((113)1)\left( \left( \frac{6}{7} \right)^{-2} - \left( \frac{4}{5} \right)^0 \right) : \left( \left( \frac{1}{13} \right)^{-1} \right)

Step 1: Simplify each part

(a) (67)2\left( \frac{6}{7} \right)^{-2}

Using the negative exponent rule, an=1ana^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}: (67)2=1(67)2=13649=4936.\left( \frac{6}{7} \right)^{-2} = \frac{1}{\left( \frac{6}{7} \right)^2} = \frac{1}{\frac{36}{49}} = \frac{49}{36}.

(b) (45)0\left( \frac{4}{5} \right)^0

Any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1: (45)0=1.\left( \frac{4}{5} \right)^0 = 1.

(c) (113)1\left( \frac{1}{13} \right)^{-1}

Using the negative exponent rule, a1=1aa^{-1} = \frac{1}{a}: (113)1=1113=13.\left( \frac{1}{13} \right)^{-1} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{13}} = 13.

Step 2: Substitute simplified values into the expression

Now substitute the simplified values: (49361):13.\left( \frac{49}{36} - 1 \right) : 13.

Step 3: Simplify the numerator

49361=49363636=1336.\frac{49}{36} - 1 = \frac{49}{36} - \frac{36}{36} = \frac{13}{36}.

Step 4: Divide by 13

The expression becomes: 133613=1336×113=136.\frac{\frac{13}{36}}{13} = \frac{13}{36} \times \frac{1}{13} = \frac{1}{36}.

Final Answer:

136\boxed{\frac{1}{36}}

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Relative Questions:

  1. What are the properties of exponents, and how are they applied here?
  2. How do you handle operations with fractions during simplifications?
  3. Why does any number raised to the power of zero equal 1?
  4. How does dividing by a number relate to multiplying by its reciprocal?
  5. Can we extend these rules to negative or fractional exponents?

Tip: Always handle negative exponents and operations step-by-step to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents and Powers
Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

a^-n = 1 / a^n
a^0 = 1 (for a ≠ 0)
Division of fractions: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10