Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression \( \left( \frac{2m^2n^{-1}}{n^2} \right)^3 \).

Solution

The expression in the image you uploaded is:

(2m2n1n2)3\left( \frac{2m^2n^{-1}}{n^2} \right)^3

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.

The expression inside the parentheses is:

2m2n1n2\frac{2m^2n^{-1}}{n^2}

Since n1n^{-1} means 1n\frac{1}{n}, we can rewrite this as:

2m2nn2=2m2n3\frac{2m^2}{n \cdot n^2} = \frac{2m^2}{n^3}

Step 2: Apply the exponent of 3.

Now, we raise the entire fraction to the power of 3:

(2m2n3)3=(2m2)3(n3)3\left( \frac{2m^2}{n^3} \right)^3 = \frac{(2m^2)^3}{(n^3)^3}

Step 3: Simplify the powers.

(2m2)3=23(m2)3=8m6(2m^2)^3 = 2^3 \cdot (m^2)^3 = 8m^6

(n3)3=n3×3=n9(n^3)^3 = n^{3 \times 3} = n^9

Final simplified expression:

8m6n9\frac{8m^6}{n^9}

Would you like further explanation on any of the steps or have any questions about this process? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents like n1n^{-1}?
  2. What is the rule for simplifying powers of a product, like (ab)n(ab)^n?
  3. How do you handle the exponentiation of a fraction in general?
  4. What would happen if the original expression had a different power, say 2 instead of 3?
  5. How can this type of expression be applied in real-world scenarios, such as physics or engineering?

Tip: When dealing with negative exponents, it's always useful to rewrite them as fractions to make simplification easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebraic Fractions
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

Power of a Fraction: \left( \frac{a}{b} \right)^n = \frac{a^n}{b^n}
Negative Exponent Rule: a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}

Theorems

Exponentiation of Powers
Simplification of Exponential Expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10