Math Problem Statement

2x^(4)y^(-4)z^(-3) / 3x^(2)y^(-3)z^(4)

Solution

To simplify the given expression:

2x4y4z33x2y3z4\frac{2x^4y^{-4}z^{-3}}{3x^2y^{-3}z^4}

We simplify each term separately:

  1. Simplify the coefficients: 23\frac{2}{3}

  2. Simplify the xx-terms: x42=x2x^{4 - 2} = x^2

  3. Simplify the yy-terms: y4(3)=y4+3=y1y^{-4 - (-3)} = y^{-4 + 3} = y^{-1}

  4. Simplify the zz-terms: z34=z7z^{-3 - 4} = z^{-7}

Combine all simplified terms:

23x2y1z7\frac{2}{3}x^2y^{-1}z^{-7}

To write with positive exponents:

2x23yz7\frac{2x^2}{3yz^7}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. How can this expression be written in terms of roots?
  3. What are the rules for multiplying and dividing exponents?
  4. How do fractional exponents fit into this?
  5. What is the best way to factor similar expressions?

Tip:

Always simplify exponents term by term for clarity and avoid mistakes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

Exponent rule: x^a / x^b = x^(a-b)
Simplification of negative exponents: x^(-a) = 1/x^a

Theorems

Exponent laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10