Math Problem Statement

X-2 Y3 : X3 Y-2 : X Y =

Solution

Let's break down the expression step by step and simplify it:

The given expression is:

X2Y3X3Y2×XY\frac{X^{-2} Y^3}{X^3 Y^{-2}} \times X Y

Step 1: Simplifying the first fraction

We simplify the powers of XX and YY separately:

X2X3=X23=X5\frac{X^{-2}}{X^3} = X^{-2 - 3} = X^{-5} Y3Y2=Y3(2)=Y3+2=Y5\frac{Y^3}{Y^{-2}} = Y^{3 - (-2)} = Y^{3 + 2} = Y^5

So the simplified fraction becomes:

X2Y3X3Y2=X5Y5\frac{X^{-2} Y^3}{X^3 Y^{-2}} = X^{-5} Y^5

Step 2: Multiplying by XYX Y

Now, multiply the result by XYX Y:

(X5Y5)×(XY)=X5+1Y5+1=X4Y6(X^{-5} Y^5) \times (X Y) = X^{-5 + 1} Y^{5 + 1} = X^{-4} Y^6

Final result:

The simplified expression is:

X4Y6X^{-4} Y^6

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Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. What are the rules for adding and subtracting exponents when multiplying or dividing terms?
  3. How would the expression change if there were more variables involved?
  4. Can you express the result X4Y6X^{-4} Y^6 without using negative exponents?
  5. What happens if the powers of XX and YY are fractional instead of integer?

Tip: When multiplying terms with the same base, always add the exponents. When dividing, subtract the exponents.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponent Rules
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

X^a / X^b = X^{a-b}
Y^a / Y^b = Y^{a-b}
(X^a)(X^b) = X^{a+b}
(Y^a)(Y^b) = Y^{a+b}

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10