Math Problem Statement

(1/3 * x^4 * y^7)^2 * (4/2 * x^2 * y^5)^2

Solution

The expression given is:

(13x4y7)2(42x2y5)2\left( \frac{1}{3} x^4 y^7 \right)^2 \cdot \left( \frac{4}{2} x^2 y^5 \right)^2

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Simplify Each Term Inside the Parentheses

  1. For the first part, (13x4y7)2\left( \frac{1}{3} x^4 y^7 \right)^2:

    • Apply the power rule (ab)n=anbn(a \cdot b)^n = a^n \cdot b^n.
    • This becomes: 1232x42y72=19x8y14\frac{1^2}{3^2} \cdot x^{4 \cdot 2} \cdot y^{7 \cdot 2} = \frac{1}{9} x^8 y^{14}
  2. For the second part, (42x2y5)2\left( \frac{4}{2} x^2 y^5 \right)^2:

    • Simplify inside the parentheses first: 42=2\frac{4}{2} = 2
    • Now we have (2x2y5)2(2 x^2 y^5)^2.
    • Applying the power rule again: 22x22y52=4x4y102^2 \cdot x^{2 \cdot 2} \cdot y^{5 \cdot 2} = 4 x^4 y^{10}

Step 2: Multiply the Results

Now we have: 19x8y144x4y10\frac{1}{9} x^8 y^{14} \cdot 4 x^4 y^{10}

  • Combine the constants: 194=49\frac{1}{9} \cdot 4 = \frac{4}{9}

  • Combine the powers of xx: x8+4=x12x^{8 + 4} = x^{12}

  • Combine the powers of yy: y14+10=y24y^{14 + 10} = y^{24}

Final Answer

49x12y24\frac{4}{9} x^{12} y^{24}


Would you like a breakdown of any specific step? Here are some related questions:

  1. How would this process change if there were different exponents?
  2. What if there were negative exponents in the expression?
  3. How do we handle fractional exponents in a similar expression?
  4. How does simplifying change if we have terms without exponents?
  5. What if the terms involved complex numbers?

Tip: Always simplify within parentheses before applying exponents outside.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions
Simplifying Rational Expressions

Formulas

(a * b)^n = a^n * b^n
x^a * x^b = x^(a + b)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12