Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression 5^12 / (5^2 * 5).

Solution

The given expression is:

51252×5\frac{5^{12}}{5^2 \times 5}

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Combine the powers in the denominator.

Since 52×55^2 \times 5 is equivalent to 52×515^2 \times 5^1, you can add the exponents in the denominator: 52×5=52+1=535^2 \times 5 = 5^{2+1} = 5^3

Step 2: Simplify the fraction.

Now the expression becomes: 51253\frac{5^{12}}{5^3}

Using the rule of exponents aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}, we subtract the exponents: 5123=595^{12 - 3} = 5^9

Thus, the simplified expression is:

595^9

This is the final answer.

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Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would you simplify 2823×2\frac{2^8}{2^3 \times 2}?
  2. What is 71072×73\frac{7^{10}}{7^2 \times 7^3}?
  3. How do you express x15x5\frac{x^{15}}{x^5} in simplified form?
  4. Simplify a7a3×a2\frac{a^{7}}{a^3 \times a^2}.
  5. What is the value of 109103\frac{10^{9}}{10^3}?

Tip: When simplifying exponents, remember that dividing powers with the same base means subtracting their exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Simplifying Expressions
Division of Powers

Formulas

a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10