Math Problem Statement

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Simplify the algebraic expression involving exponents: (2^(1/2) * 3^(-2/3) * 6^(-1)) / (2^7 * 3^(2/3) * 6^(-3))

Solution

The expression in the image can be written as:

212323612732363\frac{2^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot 3^{-\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 6^{-1}}{2^{7} \cdot 3^{\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 6^{-3}}

We will simplify the expression step by step by applying exponent rules and handling the terms involving base 2, base 3, and base 6.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Simplify the numerator and denominator: The terms in the numerator are: 212,323,612^{\frac{1}{2}}, 3^{-\frac{2}{3}}, 6^{-1} The terms in the denominator are: 27,323,632^{7}, 3^{\frac{2}{3}}, 6^{-3}

  2. Break 6 into prime factors: Since 6=2×36 = 2 \times 3, we can rewrite the powers of 6: 61=21×31,63=23×336^{-1} = 2^{-1} \times 3^{-1}, \quad 6^{-3} = 2^{-3} \times 3^{-3}

  3. Substitute and combine terms: Now substitute the factorization of 6 into the expression: 2123232131273232333\frac{2^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot 3^{-\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 2^{-1} \cdot 3^{-1}}{2^{7} \cdot 3^{\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 2^{-3} \cdot 3^{-3}}

  4. Simplify powers of 2: Combine all terms involving powers of 2: 21217+3=2frac1122^{\frac{1}{2} - 1 - 7 + 3} = 2^{-\\frac{11}{2}}

  5. Simplify powers of 3: Combine all terms involving powers of 3: 323123+3=3533^{-\frac{2}{3} - 1 - \frac{2}{3} + 3} = 3^{\frac{5}{3}}

  6. Final expression: The simplified expression is: 21123532^{-\frac{11}{2}} \cdot 3^{\frac{5}{3}}

Final Answer:

3532112\boxed{\frac{3^{\frac{5}{3}}}{2^{\frac{11}{2}}}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with fractional exponents?
  2. What is the rule for dividing exponents with the same base?
  3. How do you factor powers of composite numbers?
  4. Can you explain how to handle negative exponents?
  5. How do you convert a radical to a fractional exponent?

Tip: Always break composite numbers like 6, 12, etc., into their prime factors when simplifying expressions involving exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebra
Simplification

Formulas

Exponent Laws: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n), a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
Prime factorization for 6 = 2 * 3

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12