Math Problem Statement

Solve the expression: 40/-5 - (-16)/8 + 39/3 - 6^0

Solution

Let's break down the expression step-by-step. The given expression is:

405168+39360\frac{40}{-5} - \frac{-16}{8} + \frac{39}{3} - 6^0

Now let's solve it in parts:

  1. First term:
    405=8\frac{40}{-5} = -8

  2. Second term:
    168=2\frac{-16}{8} = -2 Since there is a negative sign before this fraction, this becomes: (2)=2-(-2) = 2

  3. Third term:
    393=13\frac{39}{3} = 13

  4. Fourth term:
    60=16^0 = 1 Since any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

Now, let's combine all these values into the original expression:

8+2+131-8 + 2 + 13 - 1

Step-by-step calculation:

8+2=6-8 + 2 = -6

6+13=7-6 + 13 = 7

71=67 - 1 = 6

So, the final result of the expression is 6.

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Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the base in an exponent expression like 606^0 is negative?
  2. How do you simplify expressions with multiple fractions?
  3. What is the rule for multiplying and dividing negative numbers?
  4. How do exponents work with fractions?
  5. How do you handle more complex expressions involving multiple operations?

Tip: When simplifying expressions, remember to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Fractions
Exponents
Order of Operations

Formulas

Division of integers: a/b
Exponentiation: a^0 = 1

Theorems

Properties of Exponents: Any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.
Basic rules of fractions and arithmetic operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8