Math Problem Statement

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Solution

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1. 643264^{\frac{3}{2}}

Using the property of exponents, amn=(an)ma^{\frac{m}{n}} = (\sqrt[n]{a})^m:

6432=(64)3=83=51264^{\frac{3}{2}} = \left(\sqrt{64}\right)^3 = 8^3 = 512

Answer: 512512


2. (8)13(-8)^{\frac{1}{3}}

The cube root of 8-8 is:

(8)13=83=2(-8)^{\frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt[3]{-8} = -2

Answer: 2-2


3. 4324^{-\frac{3}{2}}

Using the negative exponent rule and radical notation:

432=14324^{-\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{1}{4^{\frac{3}{2}}} 432=(4)3=23=84^{\frac{3}{2}} = \left(\sqrt{4}\right)^3 = 2^3 = 8 432=184^{-\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{1}{8}

Answer: 18\frac{1}{8}


4. x12x13x^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot x^{\frac{1}{3}}

Using the property of exponents, aman=am+na^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}:

x12x13=x12+13x^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot x^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}}

Find the common denominator and add:

12+13=36+26=56\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{5}{6}

x12x13=x56x^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot x^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{5}{6}}

Answer: x56x^{\frac{5}{6}}


5. (y12y14)1\left(\frac{y^{\frac{1}{2}}}{y^{\frac{1}{4}}}\right)^{-1}

First, simplify inside the parentheses using aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}:

y12y14=y1214\frac{y^{\frac{1}{2}}}{y^{\frac{1}{4}}} = y^{\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}}

Find the common denominator:

1214=2414=14\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}

So:

y12y14=y14\frac{y^{\frac{1}{2}}}{y^{\frac{1}{4}}} = y^{\frac{1}{4}}

Now, apply the negative exponent outside the parentheses:

(y14)1=y14\left(y^{\frac{1}{4}}\right)^{-1} = y^{-\frac{1}{4}}

Answer: y14y^{-\frac{1}{4}}


6. x14x12\frac{x^{\frac{1}{4}}}{x^{-\frac{1}{2}}}

Using aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}:

x14x12=x14(12)\frac{x^{\frac{1}{4}}}{x^{-\frac{1}{2}}} = x^{\frac{1}{4} - \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)}

Simplify the exponent:

14(12)=14+24=34\frac{1}{4} - \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{4}

x14x12=x34\frac{x^{\frac{1}{4}}}{x^{-\frac{1}{2}}} = x^{\frac{3}{4}}

Answer: x34x^{\frac{3}{4}}


Final Answers:

  1. 512512
  2. 2-2
  3. 18\frac{1}{8}
  4. x56x^{\frac{5}{6}}
  5. y14y^{-\frac{1}{4}}
  6. x34x^{\frac{3}{4}}

Would you like further details on any specific step?
Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do fractional exponents relate to roots?
  2. What happens when you multiply numbers with the same base but different exponents?
  3. Why is the cube root of a negative number negative?
  4. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  5. Can fractional exponents be negative, and how do they work?

Tip: Always simplify exponents step-by-step to avoid errors, especially when dealing with fractions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Radical Notation
Fractional Exponents
Negative Exponents
Laws of Exponents

Formulas

a^(m/n) = (n√a)^m
a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
a^(-n) = 1/a^n
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12