Math Problem Statement

Simplify fully

Solution

The expression provided is:

3x3x\frac{3 - x^3}{\sqrt{x}}

To simplify this expression, follow these steps:

  1. Separate the terms in the numerator: You can write the expression as:

3x3x=3xx3x\frac{3 - x^3}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{x}} - \frac{x^3}{\sqrt{x}}

  1. Simplify each term:

    • The first term can be simplified as: 3x=3x12\frac{3}{\sqrt{x}} = 3x^{-\frac{1}{2}}
    • The second term involves dividing x3x^3 by x\sqrt{x}, which can be simplified as: x3x=x3x12=x312=x52\frac{x^3}{\sqrt{x}} = x^3 \cdot x^{-\frac{1}{2}} = x^{3 - \frac{1}{2}} = x^{\frac{5}{2}}
  2. Combine the simplified terms: 3x3x=3x12x52\frac{3 - x^3}{\sqrt{x}} = 3x^{-\frac{1}{2}} - x^{\frac{5}{2}}

Thus, the fully simplified form of the given expression is:

3x12x523x^{-\frac{1}{2}} - x^{\frac{5}{2}}

Would you like more details on any step? Here are some questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify a term with a negative exponent?
  2. What is the general rule for dividing powers with the same base?
  3. How does the property am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} apply in this simplification?
  4. How would you express x12x^{-\frac{1}{2}} in radical form?
  5. Can this expression be factored further?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with exponents, remember to handle each term individually and combine them carefully according to the rules of exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12