Math Problem Statement

Simplify 5^-2 * 5^4 * 5^0.

Solution

The expression to simplify is the same: 5254505^{-2} \cdot 5^4 \cdot 5^0.

Using the properties of exponents for multiplication (adding exponents of the same base):

525450=5(2+4+0)5^{-2} \cdot 5^4 \cdot 5^0 = 5^{(-2 + 4 + 0)}

Calculating the exponent:

2+4+0=2-2 + 4 + 0 = 2

So:

525450=525^{-2} \cdot 5^4 \cdot 5^0 = 5^2

Finally, we calculate 525^2:

52=255^2 = 25

Final Answer: 2525

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you simplify 23252^{-3} \cdot 2^5?
  2. What is the result of any base raised to the power of zero?
  3. How do you simplify an expression like 63616^3 \cdot 6^{-1}?
  4. What happens if you multiply powers with different bases but the same exponent?
  5. How can you simplify 10210210^{-2} \cdot 10^2?

Tip: Remember, multiplying terms with the same base means adding exponents, and dividing terms with the same base means subtracting exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Multiplication of Powers

Formulas

a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
Any base a^0 = 1

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9