Math Problem Statement

3^3.3^(-1):3^5.3^2

Solution

The given expression is:

33313532\frac{3^3 \cdot 3^{-1}}{3^5 \cdot 3^2}

We can simplify this step by step using the properties of exponents. Recall that:

  1. aman=am+na^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}
  2. aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}

Step 1: Simplify the numerator

The numerator is 33313^3 \cdot 3^{-1}. Using the property of exponents:

3331=33+(1)=323^3 \cdot 3^{-1} = 3^{3+(-1)} = 3^2

Step 2: Simplify the denominator

The denominator is 35323^5 \cdot 3^2. Using the same property of exponents:

3532=35+2=373^5 \cdot 3^2 = 3^{5+2} = 3^7

Step 3: Combine the numerator and denominator

Now, we have:

3237\frac{3^2}{3^7}

Using the division property of exponents:

3237=327=35\frac{3^2}{3^7} = 3^{2-7} = 3^{-5}

Step 4: Simplify the final expression

35=1353^{-5} = \frac{1}{3^5}

Thus, the simplified value of the expression is:

1243\frac{1}{243}

Would you like more details or further explanations?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you multiply two numbers with the same base but different exponents?
  2. What happens when you raise a number to a negative exponent?
  3. How do you divide numbers with the same base and different exponents?
  4. How would you simplify the expression a3a2a4a3\frac{a^3 \cdot a^{-2}}{a^4 \cdot a^3}?
  5. What is the value of 23242^3 \cdot 2^{-4}?

Tip: Always remember to add exponents when multiplying powers of the same base and subtract them when dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

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

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10