Math Problem Statement

((a^3 * b^-2)/ c^6)^(-3)=

Solution

Let's simplify the expression:

(a3b2c6)3\left( \frac{a^3 \cdot b^{-2}}{c^6} \right)^{-3}

Step 1: Apply the negative exponent

A negative exponent means to take the reciprocal of the expression and change the sign of the exponent. So, applying (3)(-3) to everything inside the parentheses:

(a3b2c6)3=1(a3b2c6)3\left( \frac{a^3 \cdot b^{-2}}{c^6} \right)^{-3} = \frac{1}{\left( \frac{a^3 \cdot b^{-2}}{c^6} \right)^3}

Step 2: Distribute the cube power across the terms

Now, raise each term inside the parentheses to the power of 3:

1(a3)3(b2)3/(c6)3\frac{1}{\left( a^3 \right)^3 \cdot \left( b^{-2} \right)^3 / \left( c^6 \right)^3}

This simplifies to:

1a9b6/c18\frac{1}{a^{9} \cdot b^{-6} / c^{18}}

Step 3: Simplify the fraction

To simplify further, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by c18c^{18} to eliminate the fraction:

c18a9b6\frac{c^{18}}{a^{9} \cdot b^{-6}}

Step 4: Apply the negative exponent to b6b^{-6}

Recall that b6=1b6b^{-6} = \frac{1}{b^6}, so the expression becomes:

c18a91b6=c18b6a9\frac{c^{18}}{a^{9} \cdot \frac{1}{b^6}} = \frac{c^{18} \cdot b^6}{a^9}

Final Answer:

c18b6a9\frac{c^{18} \cdot b^6}{a^9}

Would you like further details or clarification on any of these steps? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What happens if we change the power of aa, bb, or cc inside the parentheses?
  2. How do negative exponents work in different types of algebraic expressions?
  3. What is the rule for simplifying a fraction raised to a power?
  4. Can this expression be simplified further using different mathematical properties?
  5. How do fractional exponents affect an expression like this one?

Tip: When dealing with negative exponents, always remember that they flip the base to the denominator (or vice versa).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Algebraic Expressions
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

(x^a)^b = x^(a*b)
(x/y)^a = x^a / y^a
x^-a = 1/x^a

Theorems

Exponent Rules
Reciprocal Rule for Negative Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10