Math Problem Statement

(x^3 / x^5)^3

Solution

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(x3x5)3\left( \dfrac{x^{3}}{x^{5}} \right)^{3}

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  • The operation seems to involve simplifying the expression by applying exponent rules.

Let's solve the expression step-by-step:

  1. First, simplify the fraction x3x5\frac{x^3}{x^5}. By the rule of exponents aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}, we have: x3x5=x35=x2\frac{x^3}{x^5} = x^{3-5} = x^{-2}

  2. Next, raise this result to the power of 3: (x2)3=x2×3=x6\left(x^{-2}\right)^3 = x^{-2 \times 3} = x^{-6}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

x6x^{-6}

This can also be written as 1x6\frac{1}{x^6}, depending on how your instructor prefers answers to be formatted.

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Here are five related questions that might help deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with exponents when the base is the same?
  2. What are the rules for multiplying exponents when raising a power to another power?
  3. How do negative exponents affect the expression? How can they be rewritten?
  4. Can you apply the same exponent rules to fractions involving variables and numbers?
  5. What happens when an exponent is zero? How do you simplify such expressions?

Tip: Always remember the key exponent rule aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} when dealing with division of powers with the same base!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponent Rules
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
(a^m)^n = a^(m*n)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10