Math Problem Statement

Which expression is equivalent to \( \frac{6^{-6}}{6^{-8}} \times 6^4 \)?

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the expression given in the image, which is:

6668×64\frac{6^{-6}}{6^{-8}} \times 6^4

Step 1: Simplify the fraction

Using the properties of exponents, specifically the rule aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}, we can simplify the first part of the expression:

6668=66(8)=66+8=62\frac{6^{-6}}{6^{-8}} = 6^{-6 - (-8)} = 6^{-6 + 8} = 6^2

Step 2: Multiply the simplified fraction by 646^4

Now the expression becomes:

62×646^2 \times 6^4

Using the rule for multiplying exponents with the same base am×an=am+na^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}, we can simplify this further:

62×64=62+4=666^2 \times 6^4 = 6^{2+4} = 6^6

Final Answer:

The expression is equivalent to:

666^6

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is a3a2×a5\frac{a^3}{a^2} \times a^5?
  2. Simplify the expression 7375×78\frac{7^{-3}}{7^{-5}} \times 7^8.
  3. How would you simplify 5652×53\frac{5^6}{5^2} \times 5^3?
  4. If x=24×22x = 2^4 \times 2^{-2}, what is the value of xx?
  5. What is the result of 103×10510^{-3} \times 10^5?

Tip: When simplifying expressions involving exponents, always apply the exponent rules for division and multiplication to reduce complexity efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Exponent Rules
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

Exponent division rule: \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \)
Exponent multiplication rule: \( a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10