Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: (18x^2z^6) / (3x^6z^2 × 2x^5z^7)

Solution

To solve the given expression, let's first extract the expression from the image:

Simplify: 18x2z63x6z2×2x5z7\text{Simplify: } \frac{18x^2z^6}{3x^6z^2 \times 2x^5z^7}

Step-by-Step Simplification

  1. Combine the terms in the denominator:

3x6z2×2x5z7=(3×2)(x6×x5)(z2×z7)=6x11z93x^6z^2 \times 2x^5z^7 = (3 \times 2) (x^6 \times x^5) (z^2 \times z^7) = 6x^{11}z^9

So, the expression now is:

18x2z66x11z9\frac{18x^2z^6}{6x^{11}z^9}

  1. Simplify the coefficients (numerical part):

186=3\frac{18}{6} = 3

  1. Simplify the exponents using the quotient rule:
  • For xx: x2/x11=x211=x9x^2 / x^{11} = x^{2 - 11} = x^{-9}
  • For zz: z6/z9=z69=z3z^6 / z^9 = z^{6 - 9} = z^{-3}
  1. Combine everything:

3x9z33 \cdot x^{-9} \cdot z^{-3}

  1. Express with positive exponents:

3x9z3\frac{3}{x^9z^3}

Final Answer:

3x9z3\frac{3}{x^9z^3}

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  1. What is the quotient rule for exponents and how does it work?
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  4. How can expressions be simplified when both multiplication and division are involved?
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Tip:

Always keep track of both the coefficients and the variables when simplifying expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules
Simplifying Rational Expressions

Formulas

Quotient Rule for Exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
Product Rule for Exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)

Theorems

Exponent Rules
Negative Exponent Rule: a^(-n) = 1/a^n

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12