Math Problem Statement

Simplify \(\left( \frac{x^6}{27} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}\).

Solution

To simplify the expression (x627)13\left( \frac{x^6}{27} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}, we can use the properties of exponents and radicals.

Solution:

  1. Start with the given expression: (x627)13\left( \frac{x^6}{27} \right)^{\frac{1}{3}}

  2. Apply the exponent 13\frac{1}{3} to both the numerator and the denominator separately: (x6)132713\frac{(x^6)^{\frac{1}{3}}}{27^{\frac{1}{3}}}

  3. Simplify each part:

    • For the numerator (x6)13(x^6)^{\frac{1}{3}}: (x6)13=x613=x2(x^6)^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{6 \cdot \frac{1}{3}} = x^2
    • For the denominator 271327^{\frac{1}{3}}: 27^{\frac{1}{3}} = 3 \quad \text{(since 27 = 3^3)}
  4. Substitute back: x23\frac{x^2}{3}

Final Answer:

x23\frac{x^2}{3}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with fractional exponents?
  2. What is the process for taking roots of fractions?
  3. How can we apply the rules of exponents to simplify radical expressions?
  4. What if the exponent were 12\frac{1}{2} instead of 13\frac{1}{3}?
  5. How do we handle negative exponents in similar expressions?

Tip: Remember that fractional exponents represent roots; for example, x13x^{\frac{1}{3}} is the cube root of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponentiation
Radicals
Simplification

Formulas

\((a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}\)
\(\frac{a^m}{b^m} = \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^m\)
Cube root of a number

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10