Math Problem Statement

Write (6x^5 y^3)^2 / 3x^2 y^7 × 4xy^-3 in the form ax^b y^c where a, b, and c are integers.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step.

Given expression: (6x5y3)23x2y7×4xy3\frac{(6x^5y^3)^2}{3x^2y^7 \times 4xy^{-3}}

  1. Expand the Numerator: (6x5y3)2=62(x5)2(y3)2(6x^5y^3)^2 = 6^2 \cdot (x^5)^2 \cdot (y^3)^2 =36x10y6= 36x^{10}y^6

  2. Expand the Denominator: 3x2y7×4xy3=(3×4)(x2×x)(y7×y3)3x^2y^7 \times 4xy^{-3} = (3 \times 4) \cdot (x^2 \times x) \cdot (y^7 \times y^{-3}) =12x3y4= 12x^3y^4

  3. Combine and Simplify: 36x10y612x3y4\frac{36x^{10}y^6}{12x^3y^4}

    Divide coefficients: 3612=3\frac{36}{12} = 3

    Apply the quotient rule for exponents: x10÷x3=x103=x7x^{10} \div x^3 = x^{10-3} = x^7 y6÷y4=y64=y2y^6 \div y^4 = y^{6-4} = y^2

    So, the simplified form is: 3x7y23x^7y^2

Therefore, the expression in the form axbycax^b y^c is 3x7y23x^7y^2, where a=3a = 3, b=7b = 7, and c=2c = 2.

Would you like a detailed explanation of any part? Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with multiple variables?
  2. What are the rules for multiplying and dividing exponents?
  3. How do you handle negative exponents in an expression?
  4. How can you verify the final simplified expression is correct?
  5. What happens if one of the exponents is zero?

Tip: Remember that when simplifying algebraic fractions, always perform operations on the coefficients and variables separately for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Simplification of algebraic expressions

Formulas

Power of a product: (a^m b^n)^p = a^(m*p) b^(n*p)
Division of powers with the same base: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
Multiplication of powers with the same base: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)

Theorems

Laws of exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12