Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: ((xy^-1 + 1) / (xy^-1 - x^-1y)) * ((x^3 - y^-3 - 1) / (x^2y^-2 + xy + 1)) ÷ ((x^3y^-3 + 1) / (xy^-1 + x^-1y^-1))

Solution

The given mathematical expression is:

(xy1+1xy1x1yx3y31x2y2+xy+1)÷x3y3+1xy1+x1y1\left( \frac{xy^{-1} + 1}{xy^{-1} - x^{-1}y} \cdot \frac{x^3 - y^{-3} - 1}{x^2y^{-2} + xy + 1} \right) \div \frac{x^3y^{-3} + 1}{xy^{-1} + x^{-1}y^{-1}}

This is a complex expression involving variables xx and yy, with several exponents and terms. Here's how we could approach simplifying it step-by-step:

  1. Simplify individual fractions: Start by handling each fraction separately. Simplify the terms involving negative exponents.

  2. Multiply and divide fractions: Use the rule ab÷cd=abdc\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \cdot \frac{d}{c} to combine and reduce the fractions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Negative Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c
Exponent rules: x^-n = 1/x^n
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Theorems

Rules of Exponents
Fraction Multiplication and Division

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12