Math Problem Statement

(5a^-3b^-4)(2a^2b^5) = ?

Solution

The expression shown in the image is:

(5a3b4)(2a2b5)=10a1b(5a^{-3}b^{-4})(2a^{2}b^{5}) = 10a^{-1}b

Step-by-step Explanation:

  1. Multiply the constants:
    The constants are 55 and 22. When multiplying these, we get: 5×2=105 \times 2 = 10

  2. Add the exponents of aa:
    Using the law of exponents, am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}, we add the exponents of aa in the two terms: a3×a2=a3+2=a1a^{-3} \times a^2 = a^{-3+2} = a^{-1}

  3. Add the exponents of bb:
    Similarly, we add the exponents of bb: b4×b5=b4+5=b1b^{-4} \times b^5 = b^{-4+5} = b^1

Thus, the simplified form of the expression is: 10a1b10a^{-1}b

This matches the given result.

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Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How do you simplify (3a5b2)(4a3b6)(3a^5b^2)(4a^{-3}b^{-6})?
  2. What is the result of (6x4y3)(5x2y2)(6x^{-4}y^3)(5x^2y^{-2})?
  3. Can you simplify (7c3d1)(2c5d4)(7c^3d^{-1})(2c^{-5}d^4)?
  4. How do you apply the power of a product rule to expressions like (2ab3)2(2ab^3)^2?
  5. What happens when you multiply two terms where one variable has a zero exponent?

Tip: Always remember to add exponents when multiplying terms with the same base.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Multiplication of Powers
Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
b^m * b^n = b^(m+n)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10