Math Problem Statement

Which expression is equivalent to \( \frac{38(b^4)^2}{2c^{-5}} \times \frac{3b^7c^6}{c^2} \)?

Solution

Let's solve the given expression step by step.

The expression to simplify is:

38(b4)22c5×3b7c6c2\frac{38(b^4)^2}{2c^{-5}} \times \frac{3b^7c^6}{c^2}

Step 1: Simplify each term

  1. (b4)2=b4×2=b8(b^4)^2 = b^{4 \times 2} = b^8, so the first fraction becomes: 38b82c5\frac{38b^8}{2c^{-5}}

  2. The second fraction simplifies as: 3b7c6c2=3b7c62=3b7c4\frac{3b^7c^6}{c^2} = 3b^7c^{6-2} = 3b^7c^4

Thus, the expression becomes: (38b82c5)×(3b7c41)\left(\frac{38b^8}{2c^{-5}}\right) \times \left(\frac{3b^7c^4}{1}\right)

Step 2: Combine coefficients

For the coefficients: 382×3=19×3=57\frac{38}{2} \times 3 = 19 \times 3 = 57

For bb-terms: b8×b7=b8+7=b15b^8 \times b^7 = b^{8+7} = b^{15}

For cc-terms: c5×c4=c5+4=c1c^{-5} \times c^4 = c^{-5+4} = c^{-1}

Step 3: Combine all simplified terms

The result is: 57b15c157b^{15}c^{-1}

Since c1c^{-1} is equivalent to 1c\frac{1}{c}, the final simplified expression is: 57b15c\frac{57b^{15}}{c}

Step 4: Match with the answer choices

The correct answer is: B) 57b15c\boxed{\text{B) } \frac{57b^{15}}{c}}


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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of exponents used in this problem?
  2. How do you simplify fractions with negative exponents?
  3. Why is c1c^{-1} written as 1c\frac{1}{c}?
  4. Can you explain how multiplication of coefficients works in fractions?
  5. What happens if the bases in exponents are different?

Tip:

Always simplify each component of the expression separately (coefficients, variables, and exponents) before combining the terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fraction Simplification
Negative Exponents

Formulas

Power rule: \((a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}\)
Product of powers: \(a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n}\)
Quotient of powers: \(a^m / a^n = a^{m - n}\)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10