Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression \( \frac{6^0}{(3^{-2} x^{-3} y^2)^2} \) using only positive exponents.

Solution

Let's go through the solution to this expression.

Given Expression:

60(32x3y2)2\frac{6^0}{(3^{-2} x^{-3} y^2)^2}

Step 1: Simplify 606^0

By the zero exponent rule, any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1: 60=16^0 = 1

So, the expression now becomes: 1(32x3y2)2\frac{1}{(3^{-2} x^{-3} y^2)^2}

Step 2: Simplify the Denominator by Applying the Power of a Power Rule

Now, we need to square each term inside the parentheses: (32x3y2)2=322x32y22(3^{-2} x^{-3} y^2)^2 = 3^{-2 \cdot 2} \cdot x^{-3 \cdot 2} \cdot y^{2 \cdot 2}

This gives us: =34x6y4= 3^{-4} \cdot x^{-6} \cdot y^4

Step 3: Rewrite with Positive Exponents

To make all exponents positive, we move terms with negative exponents to the numerator: =1134x6y4=34x6y4= \frac{1}{\frac{1}{3^4 x^6 y^4}} = 3^4 x^6 y^4

Step 4: Calculate 343^4

Since 34=813^4 = 81, the expression becomes: 81x6y481 x^6 y^4

Final Answer:

81x6y481 x^6 y^4

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Follow-up Questions

  1. How does the zero exponent rule work, and why does 60=16^0 = 1?
  2. What is the power of a power rule, and how is it applied here?
  3. How would the answer change if the exponents were positive initially?
  4. Why do we move terms with negative exponents to the numerator or denominator?
  5. What would happen if we had another constant in the numerator, such as 707^0?

Tip:

Always simplify terms with zero exponents first, as they often reduce the complexity of an expression significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponent Rules
Zero Exponent Rule
Power of a Power Rule
Negative Exponent Rule

Formulas

Zero Exponent Rule: \( a^0 = 1 \) for any non-zero \( a \)
Power of a Power Rule: \( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \)
Negative Exponent Rule: \( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10