Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression 2a^2b^7 / 12a^3b^4.

Solution

The expression given in the image is:

2a2b712a3b4\frac{2a^2b^7}{12a^3b^4}

Simplifying Step-by-Step:

  1. Simplify the coefficients: 212=16\frac{2}{12} = \frac{1}{6}

  2. Simplify the powers of aa: a2a3=a23=a1=1a\frac{a^2}{a^3} = a^{2-3} = a^{-1} = \frac{1}{a}

  3. Simplify the powers of bb: b7b4=b74=b3\frac{b^7}{b^4} = b^{7-4} = b^3

Final Simplified Expression:

b36a\frac{b^3}{6a}

This is the fully simplified version of the given expression.

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Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How would you simplify 3x5y29x2y5\frac{3x^5y^2}{9x^2y^5}?
  2. What happens when the exponents are negative in similar expressions?
  3. How can you simplify expressions involving roots instead of exponents?
  4. How do you handle expressions with more than two variables?
  5. What rules apply when both the base and exponent are fractions?

Tip: When dividing exponents with the same base, always subtract the exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Laws
Fraction Simplification

Formulas

Exponent subtraction rule: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Exponent rules
Fraction simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9