Math Problem Statement

(1 / 4x^8) ^ -3

Solution

The expression in the image is:

(14x8)3\left(\frac{1}{4x^8}\right)^{-3}

To simplify this expression, we can use the property of exponents that states:

(ab)n=(ba)n\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^{-n} = \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)^{n}

Applying this property to your expression:

(14x8)3=(4x81)3=(4x8)3\left(\frac{1}{4x^8}\right)^{-3} = \left(\frac{4x^8}{1}\right)^{3} = (4x^8)^3

Now, simplify further by applying the power to both the constant and the variable:

(4x8)3=43(x8)3=64x24(4x^8)^3 = 4^3 \cdot (x^8)^3 = 64 \cdot x^{24}

So the simplified expression is:

64x2464x^{24}

Would you like further details or have any questions about this solution? Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. What happens when you raise a power to another power?
  3. How do you distribute an exponent over a product?
  4. What is the result of simplifying (12x5)2\left(\frac{1}{2x^5}\right)^{-2}?
  5. How can you rewrite 1x2\frac{1}{x^{-2}} using positive exponents?

Tip: Remember that when dealing with negative exponents, inverting the base (flipping the fraction) and making the exponent positive simplifies the expression effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Negative Exponents

Formulas

Power of a fraction: (a/b)^n = a^n / b^n
Negative exponent rule: a^-n = 1 / a^n

Theorems

Exponentiation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10