Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: \( \left( \frac{5^{-2} \cdot 3^2}{3^3 \cdot 5^5} \right)^{-3} \)

Solution

The expression you uploaded is:

(52323355)3\left( \frac{5^{-2} \cdot 3^2}{3^3 \cdot 5^5} \right)^{-3}

Let’s simplify the expression step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.

We have: 52323355\frac{5^{-2} \cdot 3^2}{3^3 \cdot 5^5}

  • For the powers of 5: 5255=525=57\frac{5^{-2}}{5^5} = 5^{-2-5} = 5^{-7}

  • For the powers of 3: 3233=323=31\frac{3^2}{3^3} = 3^{2-3} = 3^{-1}

Now, the expression becomes: 57315^{-7} \cdot 3^{-1}

Step 2: Apply the outer exponent of 3-3.

We now have the following expression: (5731)3\left( 5^{-7} \cdot 3^{-1} \right)^{-3}

Using the power of a product rule: (57)3(31)3=52133(5^{-7})^{-3} \cdot (3^{-1})^{-3} = 5^{21} \cdot 3^{3}

Step 3: Final expression.

The simplified form of the expression is: 521335^{21} \cdot 3^{3}

This is the final answer.

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  1. How do we handle negative exponents in simplification?
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  3. How can we simplify expressions with different bases?
  4. What are the steps to simplify more complex fractions with exponents?
  5. How do we apply exponentiation to a product?

Tip: Remember that when dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Simplification
Power of a Product
Negative Exponents

Formulas

Power of a product rule: \((a^m \cdot b^n)^p = a^{mp} \cdot b^{np}\)
Negative exponent rule: \(a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}\)
Division of exponents: \(\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}\)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11