Math Problem Statement

=a 2 b 9 c 2

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Solution

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The given expression is:

(a3b7c8)2a(a4b)5c2=axbycz\frac{(a^{-3}b^7c^{-8})^2a}{(a^{-4}b)^{-5}c^{-2}} = a^xb^yc^z

Let's simplify the numerator and denominator separately.

Numerator Simplification:

(a3b7c8)2a(a^{-3}b^7c^{-8})^2a

Apply the power to each term inside the parenthesis: =(a3)2(b7)2(c8)2a= (a^{-3})^2 (b^7)^2 (c^{-8})^2 a =a6b14c16a= a^{-6} b^{14} c^{-16} a

Combine the exponents of aa: =a6+1b14c16= a^{-6+1} b^{14} c^{-16} =a5b14c16= a^{-5} b^{14} c^{-16}

Denominator Simplification:

(a4b)5c2(a^{-4}b)^{-5}c^{-2}

Apply the power to each term inside the parenthesis: =(a4)5(b)5c2= (a^{-4})^{-5} (b)^{-5} c^{-2} =a20b5c2= a^{20} b^{-5} c^{-2}

Combining the Simplified Parts:

Now, the simplified expression is: a5b14c16a20b5c2\frac{a^{-5} b^{14} c^{-16}}{a^{20} b^{-5} c^{-2}}

Combine the exponents of like bases: =a520b14(5)c16(2)= a^{-5-20} b^{14-(-5)} c^{-16-(-2)} =a25b14+5c16+2= a^{-25} b^{14+5} c^{-16+2} =a25b19c14= a^{-25} b^{19} c^{-14}

Final Simplification:

Since the expression is given to be equal to axbycza^xb^yc^z, we can equate:

axbycz=a25b19c14a^xb^yc^z = a^{-25} b^{19} c^{-14}

Therefore: x=25,y=19,z=14x = -25, \quad y = 19, \quad z = -14

So the simplified expression in terms of aa, bb, and cc is: a25b19c14a^{-25}b^{19}c^{-14}

Do you want more details on any of these steps, or have any questions? Here are some related questions that might help:

  1. How to handle negative exponents in algebraic expressions?
  2. What are the laws of exponents used in algebra?
  3. How to simplify expressions involving multiple variables and exponents?
  4. What are common mistakes to avoid when simplifying algebraic expressions?
  5. How can we verify the correctness of algebraic simplifications?
  6. What are the properties of exponents that are useful in algebra?
  7. How to deal with complex fractions in algebraic expressions?
  8. Can you provide more examples of simplifying similar expressions?

Tip: When dealing with exponents, always ensure you correctly apply the laws of exponents and handle negative exponents carefully to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebraic Expressions
Negative Exponents

Formulas

Exponent rules for multiplication and division
Simplification of algebraic expressions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School