Math Problem Statement

Which exponential expression is equal to (6^-3)^6?

Solution

The problem asks to find which exponential expression is equal to (63)6(6^{-3})^6.

Let's simplify (63)6(6^{-3})^6:

  1. Using the power of a power rule in exponents, (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}, we multiply the exponents.

    (63)6=636=618(6^{-3})^6 = 6^{-3 \cdot 6} = 6^{-18}

Now, we can look at the answer choices:

  • A: 6366\frac{6^3}{6^6}

    Applying the quotient rule for exponents aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}:

    6366=636=63\frac{6^3}{6^6} = 6^{3-6} = 6^{-3}

    This does not match 6186^{-18}.

  • B: (64)11(6^4)^{11}

    Apply the power of a power rule:

    (64)11=6411=644(6^4)^{11} = 6^{4 \cdot 11} = 6^{44}

    This does not match 6186^{-18}.

  • C: 63615\frac{6^{-3}}{6^{15}}

    Again, apply the quotient rule:

    63615=6315=618\frac{6^{-3}}{6^{15}} = 6^{-3 - 15} = 6^{-18}

    This matches 6186^{-18}.

  • D: (64)5(6^4)^{-5}

    Apply the power of a power rule:

    (64)5=64(5)=620(6^4)^{-5} = 6^{4 \cdot (-5)} = 6^{-20}

    This does not match 6186^{-18}.

Thus, the correct answer is C: 63615\frac{6^{-3}}{6^{15}}.

Would you like more details or explanations on any part of the process? Here are 5 related questions to practice further:

  1. Simplify (42)5(4^{-2})^5.
  2. What is the simplified form of 75712\frac{7^5}{7^{12}}?
  3. Simplify the expression (23)4×26(2^3)^4 \times 2^{-6}.
  4. Evaluate (81)3(8^{-1})^3.
  5. Simplify 104109\frac{10^{-4}}{10^{-9}}.

Tip: When simplifying exponents, always remember to apply the rules for powers and quotients carefully to avoid mistakes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Power of a Power Rule
Quotient Rule for Exponents

Formulas

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

Theorems

Exponential Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10