Math Problem Statement

simplify -3^-3/6^-2

Solution

To simplify the expression 33/62-3^{-3} / 6^{-2}, follow these steps:

  1. Apply the negative exponents: an=1ana^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} So: 33=133=127-3^{-3} = -\frac{1}{3^3} = -\frac{1}{27} and 62=162=1366^{-2} = \frac{1}{6^2} = \frac{1}{36}

  2. Rewrite the expression: 1/271/36\frac{-1/27}{1/36}

  3. Divide the fractions: To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: 127×361=1×3627×1=3627\frac{-1}{27} \times \frac{36}{1} = \frac{-1 \times 36}{27 \times 1} = \frac{-36}{27}

  4. Simplify: 3627=3627=43\frac{-36}{27} = -\frac{36}{27} = -\frac{4}{3}

The simplified expression is: 43\boxed{-\frac{4}{3}}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Fraction Operations

Formulas

a^(-n) = 1/a^n
Division of Fractions: (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)

Theorems

Properties of Exponents
Simplifying Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10