Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression ((x^1 * y^6 * z^3) / ((xy)^-1 * z^-4))^-1 and find the values of r, s, and t such that x^r * y^s * z^t.

Solution

The given mathematical expression is:

(x1y6z3(xy)1z4)1=xryszt\left( \frac{x^1 y^6 z^3}{(xy)^{-1} z^{-4}} \right)^{-1} = x^r y^s z^t

We need to simplify the left-hand side and find the values of rr, ss, and tt.

Step-by-step simplification:

  1. Simplify the denominator: (xy)1=x1y1(xy)^{-1} = x^{-1} y^{-1} Thus, the denominator becomes: (xy)1z4=x1y1z4(xy)^{-1} z^{-4} = x^{-1} y^{-1} z^{-4}

  2. Rewrite the entire fraction: The expression inside the parentheses now looks like this: x1y6z3x1y1z4\frac{x^1 y^6 z^3}{x^{-1} y^{-1} z^{-4}}

  3. Apply the laws of exponents: When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents: x1x1=x1(1)=x2\frac{x^1}{x^{-1}} = x^{1 - (-1)} = x^{2} y6y1=y6(1)=y7\frac{y^6}{y^{-1}} = y^{6 - (-1)} = y^{7} z3z4=z3(4)=z7\frac{z^3}{z^{-4}} = z^{3 - (-4)} = z^{7}

    So the simplified fraction becomes: x2y7z7x^2 y^7 z^7

  4. Apply the outer exponent (-1): Now, we apply the exponent 1-1 to each term: (x2y7z7)1=x2y7z7(x^2 y^7 z^7)^{-1} = x^{-2} y^{-7} z^{-7}

  5. Final result: Comparing this with the right-hand side of the equation: x2y7z7=xrysztx^{-2} y^{-7} z^{-7} = x^r y^s z^t

    We can now identify rr, ss, and tt: r=2,s=7,t=7r = -2, \quad s = -7, \quad t = -7

Thus, the values are:

  • r=2r = -2
  • s=7s = -7
  • t=7t = -7

Would you like more details or further clarifications on this solution?

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Tip: Always double-check the signs when applying the laws of exponents, especially with negative exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebra
Laws of Exponents

Formulas

a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
(a^m)^n = a^(m*n)
(xy)^m = x^m * y^m

Theorems

Exponent Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12