Math Problem Statement

Simplify

Simplify the expression 3(9 - 3)^4 - 6 * 9 + 7 * 3 / (8^3 + 5^2)

Solution

The expression to simplify is:

3(93)469+7383+52\frac{3(9 - 3)^4 - 6 \cdot 9 + 7 \cdot 3}{8^3 + 5^2}

Step-by-Step Simplification

  1. Simplify inside the parentheses: 93=69 - 3 = 6

  2. Calculate the exponentiation: (6)4=1296(6)^4 = 1296

    So, the expression becomes: 3129669+7383+52\frac{3 \cdot 1296 - 6 \cdot 9 + 7 \cdot 3}{8^3 + 5^2}

  3. Compute the multiplication in the numerator: 31296=3888,69=54,73=213 \cdot 1296 = 3888, \quad 6 \cdot 9 = 54, \quad 7 \cdot 3 = 21

    Substitute these values in: 388854+2183+52\frac{3888 - 54 + 21}{8^3 + 5^2}

  4. Simplify the numerator: 388854=3834,3834+21=38553888 - 54 = 3834, \quad 3834 + 21 = 3855

    So, the numerator simplifies to 3855.

  5. Calculate the denominator: 83=512,52=258^3 = 512, \quad 5^2 = 25

    512+25=537512 + 25 = 537

  6. Final expression: 3855537\frac{3855}{537}

  7. Simplify the fraction:

    Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 3: 3855÷3537÷3=1285179\frac{3855 \div 3}{537 \div 3} = \frac{1285}{179}

Final Answer

The simplified expression is:

1285179\frac{1285}{179}

Would you like more details on any of the steps, or do you have any questions?

Additional Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers?
  2. What are the rules for simplifying algebraic expressions with exponents?
  3. How can you determine if a fraction can be reduced further?
  4. What are some examples of expressions with different bases and exponents?
  5. How can you handle expressions that include both multiplication and division?

Tip:

When simplifying expressions, always follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division (from left to right), addition and subtraction (from left to right).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Exponents
Order of Operations

Formulas

Exponentiation
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Theorems

Basic Arithmetic Operations
Simplification of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10