Math Problem Statement

Simplify each expression so it is written as only one exponential expression. Do not evaluate to a number.

Solution

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Key rule to use:

  • When multiplying exponents with the same base, add the exponents:
    am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}
  • When dividing exponents with the same base, subtract the exponents:
    aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}

Let's go through each part:

a. 104×10610^4 \times 10^6

  • Apply the rule: 104+6=101010^{4+6} = 10^{10}

b. 103×10910^3 \times 10^{-9}

  • Apply the rule: 103+(9)=10610^{3+(-9)} = 10^{-6}

c. 107×10810^{-7} \times 10^{-8}

  • Apply the rule: 107+(8)=101510^{-7 + (-8)} = 10^{-15}

d. 108103\frac{10^8}{10^3}

  • Apply the rule: 1083=10510^{8-3} = 10^5

e. 104109\frac{10^4}{10^9}

  • Apply the rule: 1049=10510^{4-9} = 10^{-5}

f. 107104\frac{10^{-7}}{10^4}

  • Apply the rule: 1074=101110^{-7-4} = 10^{-11}

g. 108104\frac{10^8}{10^{-4}}

  • Apply the rule: 108(4)=101210^{8-(-4)} = 10^{12}

h. 106108\frac{10^{-6}}{10^{-8}}

  • Apply the rule: 106(8)=10210^{-6-(-8)} = 10^{2}

Summary of the answers:

  • a. 101010^{10}
  • b. 10610^{-6}
  • c. 101510^{-15}
  • d. 10510^5
  • e. 10510^{-5}
  • f. 101110^{-11}
  • g. 101210^{12}
  • h. 10210^{2}

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Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the rule for dividing powers with the same base?
  2. How do you handle negative exponents when simplifying?
  3. How do fractional exponents work in similar situations?
  4. How do you apply these rules to non-base-10 numbers?
  5. How can these exponent rules be used in scientific notation?

Tip: When multiplying or dividing numbers with exponents, always ensure the bases are the same before applying the exponent rules.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Exponent Rules
Algebra

Formulas

Multiplying exponents with the same base: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
Dividing exponents with the same base: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Exponent Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9