Math Problem Statement

What is the value of the expression \(\frac{16^{\frac{3}{4}} \times \left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{-1}}{4}\)?

Solution

The image shows a mathematical expression and a multiple-choice question. The expression to evaluate is:

1634×(18)14\frac{16^{\frac{3}{4}} \times \left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{-1}}{4}

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression 163416^{\frac{3}{4}}

Recall that 16=2416 = 2^4. So, we have:

1634=(24)34=2434=23=8.16^{\frac{3}{4}} = (2^4)^{\frac{3}{4}} = 2^{4 \cdot \frac{3}{4}} = 2^3 = 8.

Step 2: Simplify (18)1\left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{-1}

We know that:

(18)1=8.\left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{-1} = 8.

Step 3: Multiply the simplified terms

Now, we multiply the simplified results:

8×8=64.8 \times 8 = 64.

Step 4: Divide by 4

Now, divide by 4:

644=16.\frac{64}{4} = 16.

Conclusion

The value of the expression is 16. Thus, the correct answer is:

B. 16

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Related Questions:

  1. How do we handle negative exponents in other expressions?
  2. What are some properties of fractional exponents?
  3. How do we convert between different forms of exponents?
  4. What are the common exponent rules used in solving such expressions?
  5. How can you apply logarithms to solve expressions with exponents?

Tip: Always remember that raising a fraction to a negative exponent flips the fraction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Fractional Exponents
Simplifying Expressions

Formulas

a^{m/n} = (a^m)^{1/n}
a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}

Theorems

Exponent Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12