Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression (10t^(-9)) / ((10t^9)(t)).

Solution

The expression in the image appears to be a rational function involving powers of 1010 and tt. Specifically, it looks like this:

10t9(10t9)(t)\frac{10t^{-9}}{(10t^9)(t)}

To simplify this expression, we will break it down:

  1. Numerator: 10t910t^{-9}
  2. Denominator: (10t9)(t)=10t9+1=10t10(10t^9)(t) = 10t^{9+1} = 10t^{10}

Now the expression becomes:

10t910t10\frac{10t^{-9}}{10t^{10}}

Since both the numerator and denominator have a factor of 1010, they can be canceled out. We are left with:

t9t10\frac{t^{-9}}{t^{10}}

Using the exponent rule tatb=tab\frac{t^a}{t^b} = t^{a-b}, we simplify further:

t910=t19t^{-9 - 10} = t^{-19}

So, the simplified form of the given expression is:

t19t^{-19}

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Tip: Always remember that ta=1tat^{-a} = \frac{1}{t^a} when simplifying expressions with negative exponents!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

t^a / t^b = t^(a-b)
Negative exponent rule: t^(-a) = 1 / t^a

Theorems

Exponent rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10