Math Problem Statement

[7^(2n+5)-7^(2n+4)]/7^(2n+4)

Solution

We are given the expression:

72n+572n+472n+4\frac{7^{2n+5} - 7^{2n+4}}{7^{2n+4}}

To simplify this, we can factor out 72n+47^{2n+4} from the terms in the numerator. Here's the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Factor the numerator

Notice that 72n+57^{2n+5} can be written as 7×72n+47 \times 7^{2n+4}. So, we factor out 72n+47^{2n+4} from both terms in the numerator:

72n+572n+4=7×72n+472n+4=72n+4(71)7^{2n+5} - 7^{2n+4} = 7 \times 7^{2n+4} - 7^{2n+4} = 7^{2n+4}(7 - 1)

Thus, the expression becomes:

72n+4(71)72n+4\frac{7^{2n+4}(7 - 1)}{7^{2n+4}}

Step 2: Simplify the expression

Since 72n+47^{2n+4} appears in both the numerator and denominator, they cancel each other out:

71=67 - 1 = 6

So, the simplified expression is:

66

Final Answer:

The simplified result is 66.


Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How would the expression change if the base were something other than 7?
  2. What happens if we use a different exponent structure in the original problem?
  3. How do we simplify expressions involving exponential terms in the denominator and numerator?
  4. Can you generalize this method to an expression like a2n+5a2n+4a2n+4\frac{a^{2n+5} - a^{2n+4}}{a^{2n+4}}?
  5. What if there were additional terms in the numerator?

Tip: When simplifying expressions involving exponents, always check for common factors to factor out and simplify the expression efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Factorization
Simplification of Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

a^m - a^n = a^n(a^(m-n) - 1)
Basic properties of exponents

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12