Math Problem Statement

(w^-2 * x^4 * z^6) / (w^3 * x^2 * z^8) all raised to the power of -3

Solution

The given mathematical expression is:

(w2x4z6w3x2z8)3\left( \frac{w^{-2}x^4z^6}{w^3x^2z^8} \right)^{-3}

Let's simplify it step by step:

  1. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:

    • For the variable ww: w2w3=w23=w5\frac{w^{-2}}{w^3} = w^{-2-3} = w^{-5}

    • For the variable xx: x4x2=x42=x2\frac{x^4}{x^2} = x^{4-2} = x^2

    • For the variable zz: z6z8=z68=z2\frac{z^6}{z^8} = z^{6-8} = z^{-2}

    The simplified expression becomes: (w5x2z2)3\left( w^{-5}x^2z^{-2} \right)^{-3}

  2. Apply the power of -3 to each term:

    • For w5w^{-5}: (w5)3=w15(w^{-5})^{-3} = w^{15}

    • For x2x^2: (x2)3=x6(x^2)^{-3} = x^{-6}

    • For z2z^{-2}: (z2)3=z6(z^{-2})^{-3} = z^6

    Therefore, the final simplified expression is: w15x6z6w^{15}x^{-6}z^6

    This can also be written as: w15z6x6\frac{w^{15}z^6}{x^6}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. What are the properties of exponents used in this problem?
  3. How can you apply the power of a quotient rule to simplify more complex expressions?
  4. What is the general rule for raising a power to another power?
  5. How can you convert expressions with negative exponents into fractions?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with exponents, remember to handle each variable independently according to exponent rules before combining results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponent Rules
Simplifying Fractions
Negative Exponents

Formulas

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

Theorems

Power of a Quotient Rule
Exponentiation Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-12