Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression (w^(6/5) * w^(4/5)) / w^(1/5).

Solution

The expression in the image is:

w65w45w15\frac{w^{\frac{6}{5}} \cdot w^{\frac{4}{5}}}{w^{\frac{1}{5}}}

We can simplify this using the properties of exponents.

Step-by-step simplification:

  1. Multiply powers with the same base: When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents: w65w45=w65+45=w105=w2w^{\frac{6}{5}} \cdot w^{\frac{4}{5}} = w^{\frac{6}{5} + \frac{4}{5}} = w^{\frac{10}{5}} = w^2

  2. Simplify the division of powers: When dividing powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents: w2w15=w215=w10515=w95\frac{w^2}{w^{\frac{1}{5}}} = w^{2 - \frac{1}{5}} = w^{\frac{10}{5} - \frac{1}{5}} = w^{\frac{9}{5}}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

w95w^{\frac{9}{5}}

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What are the laws of exponents and how do they work in more complex cases?
  2. How do you handle negative exponents in a similar expression?
  3. How would this expression change if it had a different base, such as xx instead of ww?
  4. What happens when fractional exponents involve roots, like w12w^{\frac{1}{2}}?
  5. How would you simplify an expression involving addition or subtraction of powers instead of multiplication?

Tip: When working with exponents, always remember to combine them by adding when multiplying and subtracting when dividing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Laws of Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

w^a * w^b = w^(a+b)
w^a / w^b = w^(a-b)

Theorems

Exponent Addition Rule
Exponent Subtraction Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10