Math Problem Statement
Simplify the expression \(\frac{3^{-2} \times 125^3}{6^3 \times 25^{-2}}\).
Solution
To simplify :
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Rewrite using prime factors:
Substituting these in, we have:
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Simplify:
- For , combine exponents:
- For , combine exponents:
- For , it's simply
The simplified form is .
So, the answer is (a): .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponents
Prime Factorization
Simplification
Formulas
Product of Powers Rule: \(a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}\)
Negative Exponent Rule: \(a^{-m} = \frac{1}{a^m}\)
Power of a Power Rule: \((a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}\)
Theorems
Rules of exponents
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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