Math Problem Statement

(10^{-5})^6 / (10^4)^{-8}

Solution

The expression from the image is:

(105)6(104)8\frac{(10^{-5})^6}{(10^4)^{-8}}

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the powers

Using the property of exponents (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}, we can simplify both the numerator and the denominator.

(105)6=1030(10^{-5})^6 = 10^{-30} (104)8=104(8)=1032(10^4)^{-8} = 10^{4 \cdot (-8)} = 10^{-32}

Now, the expression becomes:

10301032\frac{10^{-30}}{10^{-32}}

Step 2: Apply division rule of exponents

The rule for dividing exponents with the same base is: aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}

So:

10301032=1030(32)=102\frac{10^{-30}}{10^{-32}} = 10^{-30 - (-32)} = 10^{2}

Final Answer:

The simplified form of the expression is:

102=10010^2 = 100

Would you like any further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How would you simplify (103)4(102)3\frac{(10^3)^4}{(10^{-2})^3}?
  2. Can you explain the difference between multiplying and dividing powers of ten?
  3. What happens when you raise a negative exponent to a positive power?
  4. How would the answer change if the base of the powers was not 10 but another number, like 5?
  5. How do the rules for exponents change when the base is a fraction?

Tip: When dealing with exponents, always apply the power rule first before any division or multiplication. This simplifies the expression significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Division of Powers
Laws of Exponents

Formulas

(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}
a^m / a^n = a^{m - n}

Theorems

Exponentiation and Division Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10