Math Problem Statement

–4⁴√32/2⁴√2

Solution

Let's simplify the expression 4432242\frac{-4^4\sqrt{32}}{2^4\sqrt{2}}.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Simplify the powers:

    44=(44)=256-4^4 = -(4^4) = -256

    24=162^4 = 16

    Now, the expression becomes: 25632162\frac{-256\sqrt{32}}{16\sqrt{2}}

  2. Simplify the square roots:

    • 32=16×2=16×2=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \times 2} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2}
    • 2=2\sqrt{2} = \sqrt{2}

    Substitute these values: 256×4216×2=10242162\frac{-256 \times 4\sqrt{2}}{16 \times \sqrt{2}} = \frac{-1024 \sqrt{2}}{16 \sqrt{2}}

  3. Cancel out common terms:
    The 2\sqrt{2} in the numerator and denominator cancels out, leaving: 102416\frac{-1024}{16}

  4. Perform the division: 102416=64\frac{-1024}{16} = -64

Final Answer:

64\boxed{-64}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the general rule for simplifying square roots of products?
  2. How do you simplify fractional exponents?
  3. How can you simplify expressions involving negative powers?
  4. What is the meaning of rationalizing a denominator in square root problems?
  5. How can you use exponent rules to simplify complex expressions?

Tip: Always simplify roots and powers before performing multiplications or divisions for easier calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Square Roots
Simplification of Expressions
Rationalization

Formulas

a^b, where a is the base and b is the exponent
√(a * b) = √a * √b
a/b * √c/√c for rationalizing denominators

Theorems

Properties of exponents
Simplification of radicals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12