Math Problem Statement

Simplify the mathematical expression shown in the uploaded image.

Solution

This equation appears to be a complex fraction involving nested terms and various mathematical operations. I will simplify and solve it step by step.

The equation can be summarized as:

(1+xy)xxy×(1xy)yxy(yx+1)xxy×(yx1)yxy.\frac{\left(1 + \frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(1 - \frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}{\left(\frac{y}{x} + 1\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(\frac{y}{x} - 1\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}.

Steps to simplify:

  1. Rewrite and identify key terms:

    • Numerator: (1+xy)xxy×(1xy)yxy.\left(1 + \frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(1 - \frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}.
    • Denominator: (yx+1)xxy×(yx1)yxy.\left(\frac{y}{x} + 1\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(\frac{y}{x} - 1\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}.
  2. Simplify the terms:

    • For the terms involving 1+xy1 + \frac{x}{y} and 1xy1 - \frac{x}{y}, note that 1+xy=y+xy1 + \frac{x}{y} = \frac{y+x}{y} and 1xy=yxy1 - \frac{x}{y} = \frac{y-x}{y}.
    • For the denominator terms, rewrite yx+1=y+xx\frac{y}{x} + 1 = \frac{y+x}{x} and yx1=yxx\frac{y}{x} - 1 = \frac{y-x}{x}.
  3. Combine and factorize: Substitute the simplified forms back into the equation: (y+xy)xxy×(yxy)yxy(y+xx)xxy×(yxx)yxy.\frac{\left(\frac{y+x}{y}\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(\frac{y-x}{y}\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}{\left(\frac{y+x}{x}\right)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \times \left(\frac{y-x}{x}\right)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}.

  4. Use properties of exponents: Separate the powers for y+xy+x and yxy-x:

    • Numerator: (y+x)xxy(yx)yxyyxxyyyxy.\frac{(y+x)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot (y-x)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}{y^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot y^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}.
    • Denominator: (y+x)xxy(yx)yxyxxxyxyxy.\frac{(y+x)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot (y-x)^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}{x^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot x^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}.
  5. Cancel common terms:

    • The terms (y+x)xxy(y+x)^{\frac{x}{x-y}} and (yx)yxy(y-x)^{\frac{y}{x-y}} in the numerator and denominator cancel out.
    • You're left with: xxxyxyxyyxxyyyxy.\frac{x^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot x^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}{y^{\frac{x}{x-y}} \cdot y^{\frac{y}{x-y}}}.
  6. Combine exponents: Group the terms for xx and yy: (xy)x+yxy.\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{x+y}{x-y}}.

Final Answer:

(xy)x+yxy.\boxed{\left(\frac{x}{y}\right)^{\frac{x+y}{x-y}}.}

Let me know if you need further clarification or additional steps explained!

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can properties of exponents simplify nested fractions?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of the given expression?
  3. Can this equation be graphed for specific values of xx and yy?
  4. How does this expression behave as xyx \to y?
  5. Are there conditions where this simplification is undefined (e.g., division by zero)?

Tip: When solving such problems, always check if terms in the numerator and denominator cancel to simplify the calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractions
Simplification of expressions

Formulas

Exponent rules: (a^m)(a^n) = a^(m+n), (a^m)/(a^n) = a^(m-n)
Simplification of fractions: Multiplying/dividing numerators and denominators

Theorems

Properties of exponents
Fraction simplification rules

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School (Grade 11-12)