Math Problem Statement

Simplify to a single power of 6: start fraction, 6, to the power 5 , divided by, 6, cubed, end fraction 6 3

6 5

Solution

The given expression is:

6563\frac{6^5}{6^3}

To simplify this, apply the quotient rule for exponents:

aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}

Here, a=6a = 6, m=5m = 5, and n=3n = 3. So,

6563=653=62\frac{6^5}{6^3} = 6^{5-3} = 6^2

Thus, the simplified expression is:

62=366^2 = 36

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Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. How would you simplify 6762\frac{6^7}{6^2}?
  2. Can you apply the same rule to simplify 5654\frac{5^6}{5^4}?
  3. How do you simplify a8a3\frac{a^8}{a^3} for any base aa?
  4. What happens if the exponents are negative, like 6562\frac{6^5}{6^{-2}}?
  5. How do you simplify 6565\frac{6^5}{6^5}?

Tip: When dividing powers with the same base, always subtract the exponents!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules

Formulas

Quotient Rule for Exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Exponent Subtraction Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8