Math Problem Statement

x^-7/y^-2

Solution

The expression x7y2\frac{x^{-7}}{y^{-2}} can be simplified using the properties of exponents. Specifically, we use the rule that an=1ana^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} and that ambn=bnam\frac{a^{-m}}{b^{-n}} = \frac{b^n}{a^m}.

Let's simplify step by step:

x7y2=1x7×y2=y2x7\frac{x^{-7}}{y^{-2}} = \frac{1}{x^7} \times y^2 = \frac{y^2}{x^7}

So, the simplified expression is:

y2x7\frac{y^2}{x^7}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you simplify the expression a3b4\frac{a^{-3}}{b^{-4}}?
  2. What is the value of x3×x5x^{-3} \times x^5?
  3. How do you simplify 2x4y1z3\frac{2x^{-4}y^{-1}}{z^{-3}}?
  4. What happens if both the numerator and denominator have positive exponents in the expression ambn\frac{a^m}{b^n}?
  5. How do you simplify p1q2r3s4\frac{p^{-1}q^2}{r^{-3}s^{-4}}?

Tip: When dealing with negative exponents, remember that you can rewrite them as positive exponents by taking the reciprocal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

Exponent rules: a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}, \frac{a^{-m}}{b^{-n}} = \frac{b^n}{a^m}

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9