Math Problem Statement

25^-5/2

Solution

Let's break down the expression:

255225^{-\frac{5}{2}}

This expression can be rewritten using properties of exponents. First, recall that:

ab=1aba^{-b} = \frac{1}{a^b}

So:

2552=1255225^{-\frac{5}{2}} = \frac{1}{25^{\frac{5}{2}}}

Next, express 2525 as 525^2, since 25=5225 = 5^2:

2552=(52)52=52×52=5525^{\frac{5}{2}} = (5^2)^{\frac{5}{2}} = 5^{2 \times \frac{5}{2}} = 5^5

Thus:

2552=15525^{-\frac{5}{2}} = \frac{1}{5^5}

Now, calculate 555^5:

55=5×5×5×5×5=31255^5 = 5 \times 5 \times 5 \times 5 \times 5 = 3125

Therefore:

2552=1312525^{-\frac{5}{2}} = \frac{1}{3125}

So, the simplified value is:

2552=1312525^{-\frac{5}{2}} = \frac{1}{3125}

Would you like more details on exponent rules, or have any questions about this? Here's a tip:

Tip: When dealing with negative exponents, always rewrite the expression as the reciprocal of the positive exponent.


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  1. What is the value of 2342^{-\frac{3}{4}}?
  2. How do you simplify expressions involving fractional exponents like 643264^{\frac{3}{2}}?
  3. How can you evaluate 5345^{-\frac{3}{4}} numerically?
  4. What happens if the base in an expression like 25x25^{-x} is less than 1?
  5. Can you simplify (1632)2\left( 16^{-\frac{3}{2}} \right)^2?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

a^{-b} = 1 / a^b
(a^m)^n = a^{m*n}
a^b = (x^c)^{m/n}

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10