Math Problem Statement
Simplify the expression: (7^3 / 5^2)^4 × (5^3 / 7)
Solution
The expression in the image can be written as:
Let's simplify it step by step:
Step 1: Apply the power to the fraction.
We need to apply the exponent 4 to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction :
Step 2: Multiply the simplified expression by .
Step 3: Simplify the expression by reducing the powers of 7 and 5.
For the powers of 7:
For the powers of 5:
Step 4: Final expression.
The simplified expression is:
This is the most simplified form.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you simplify expressions involving negative exponents?
- What happens if the powers in the numerator and denominator are the same?
- How can you apply the distributive property of exponents more efficiently?
- How do you deal with complex fraction exponents in a more general case?
- What is the difference between power of a quotient and quotient of powers?
Tip: Always simplify exponents step-by-step, especially when working with fractions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponentiation
Fraction Simplification
Laws of Exponents
Formulas
(a^m / b^n)^k = (a^(m*k) / b^(n*k))
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
a^0 = 1
Theorems
Laws of Exponents
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11