Math Problem Statement

1 + [(3/2)^3]^2 : {[(3/2)^2]^1 : (-1 + 1/3)^4}

Solution

The expression given is:

[ 1 + \left[ \left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^{3} \right]^2 : \left{ \left[ \left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^2 \right]^1 : \left( -1 + \frac{1}{3} \right)^4 \right} ]

Let's simplify this step-by-step.

  1. Simplify (32)3\left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^3:

    (32)3=3323=278\left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^3 = \frac{3^3}{2^3} = \frac{27}{8}

    Then square it:

    (278)2=72964\left( \frac{27}{8} \right)^2 = \frac{729}{64}

    So, [(32)3]2=72964\left[ \left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^3 \right]^2 = \frac{729}{64}.

  2. Simplify (32)2\left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^2:

    (32)2=94\left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^2 = \frac{9}{4}

    Then raise it to the power of 11 (which leaves it unchanged):

    [(32)2]1=94\left[ \left( \frac{3}{2} \right)^2 \right]^1 = \frac{9}{4}

  3. Simplify 1+13-1 + \frac{1}{3}:

    1+13=33+13=23-1 + \frac{1}{3} = -\frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = -\frac{2}{3}

    Then raise it to the power of 44:

    (23)4=1681\left( -\frac{2}{3} \right)^4 = \frac{16}{81}

  4. Evaluate the nested division inside the brackets:

    Now we have:

    94:1681\frac{9}{4} : \frac{16}{81}

    Dividing by 1681\frac{16}{81} is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:

    94×8116=72964\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{81}{16} = \frac{729}{64}

  5. Final calculation:

    Now, substitute everything back:

    1+72964:729641 + \frac{729}{64} : \frac{729}{64}

    The division 72964:72964\frac{729}{64} : \frac{729}{64} simplifies to 11, so we get:

    1+1=21 + 1 = 2

Final Answer:

The expression evaluates to:

2\boxed{2}

Would you like further clarification on any step?


Related Questions:

  1. What is the general process for simplifying nested exponents?
  2. How does the order of operations apply to nested expressions with division?
  3. Can this method be applied to different fractions with higher powers?
  4. What if we replace 32\frac{3}{2} with another fraction? How would that affect the result?
  5. How do negative numbers behave when raised to even powers?

Tip: When simplifying complex expressions, always handle exponents and brackets carefully to maintain the correct order of operations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Fractions
Exponentiation
Order of Operations

Formulas

(a/b)^n = a^n / b^n
(a^n)^m = a^(n * m)
Division of fractions: a/b : c/d = (a * d) / (b * c)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12