Math Problem Statement

\left(\frac{3a^{6}b^{6}}{5a^{5}b^{2}}\right)^{4}

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

The given expression is:

(3a6b65a5b2)4\left(\frac{3a^{6}b^{6}}{5a^{5}b^{2}}\right)^{4}

Step 1: Simplify the fraction inside the parentheses

3a6b65a5b2=35a65b62=35a1b4=3ab45\frac{3a^6b^6}{5a^5b^2} = \frac{3}{5} \cdot a^{6-5} \cdot b^{6-2} = \frac{3}{5} \cdot a^1 \cdot b^4 = \frac{3a b^4}{5}

So, the expression simplifies to: (3ab45)4\left(\frac{3ab^4}{5}\right)^{4}

Step 2: Apply the exponent to both the numerator and denominator

(3ab45)4=(3ab4)454\left(\frac{3ab^4}{5}\right)^{4} = \frac{(3ab^4)^4}{5^4}

Step 3: Simplify both the numerator and denominator

  • For the numerator: (3ab4)4=34a4(b4)4=81a4b16(3ab^4)^4 = 3^4 \cdot a^4 \cdot (b^4)^4 = 81a^4b^{16}
  • For the denominator: 54=6255^4 = 625

Final Simplified Expression:

81a4b16625\frac{81a^4b^{16}}{625}

So, the simplified expression is: 81a4b16625\frac{81a^4b^{16}}{625}

Would you like further details on any step or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How would you simplify an expression with negative exponents?
  2. How do you apply exponent rules to fractional exponents?
  3. What happens when you raise a product of variables to a power?
  4. Can you simplify (2x3y24x5)2\left(\frac{2x^3y^2}{4x^5}\right)^2?
  5. How do you simplify expressions involving radicals and exponents?

Tip: Always apply exponent rules to each variable separately when simplifying complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Power of a quotient: \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^n = \frac{a^n}{b^n}
Exponent subtraction: a^m / a^n = a^{m-n}
Power of a power: (a^m)^n = a^{m*n}

Theorems

Exponentiation Theorem
Quotient of Powers Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11