Math Problem Statement

simplify 3y^4z^-3 over x^0y^-4z^3

Solution

To simplify the expression:

3y4z3x0y4z3\frac{3y^4z^{-3}}{x^0y^{-4}z^3}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Handle x0x^0: Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1. So, x0=1x^0 = 1. The denominator becomes:

    y4z3y^{-4}z^3

    The expression is now:

    3y4z3y4z3\frac{3y^4z^{-3}}{y^{-4}z^3}

  2. Simplify the yy-terms: Use the rule of exponents: aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}. For y4y^4 and y4y^{-4}:

    y4(4)=y4+4=y8y^{4 - (-4)} = y^{4 + 4} = y^8

  3. Simplify the zz-terms: Similarly, for z3z^{-3} and z3z^3:

    z33=z6z^{-3 - 3} = z^{-6}

  4. Combine the results: The expression becomes:

    3y8z63y^8z^{-6}

  5. Write with positive exponents: To express z6z^{-6} with a positive exponent, rewrite it as 1z6\frac{1}{z^6}. The final result is:

    3y8z6\frac{3y^8}{z^6}

Final Answer:

3y8z6\boxed{\frac{3y^8}{z^6}}

Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with fractional exponents?
  2. What is the general rule for negative exponents?
  3. How do you handle expressions involving multiple variables in both the numerator and denominator?
  4. Why does x0=1x^0 = 1, and what exceptions might there be?
  5. How do you simplify expressions with exponents involving addition or subtraction?

Tip: Always combine like terms and simplify step-by-step to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Simplification of Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Exponent rule: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
a^0 = 1

Theorems

Exponent properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10