Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression w^5 * w^{-7} * w

Solution

The expression shown in the image is:

w5w7ww^5 \cdot w^{-7} \cdot w

To simplify this, we apply the laws of exponents. Specifically, the rule:

aman=am+na^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}

This means we can add the exponents of the same base (in this case, ww).

w5w7w1=w5+(7)+1=w1w^5 \cdot w^{-7} \cdot w^1 = w^{5 + (-7) + 1} = w^{-1}

So the simplified expression is:

w1=1ww^{-1} = \frac{1}{w}

Would you like more details on how exponent rules were applied or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would you simplify x3x2x4x^3 \cdot x^{-2} \cdot x^4?
  2. What is the result of a5a5a^5 \cdot a^{-5}?
  3. Simplify y2y3y0y^{-2} \cdot y^3 \cdot y^0.
  4. How do you simplify an expression like z7z3z^7 \cdot z^{-3}?
  5. What is the meaning of a negative exponent?

Tip: Always add or subtract the exponents when multiplying terms with the same base.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponent Rules
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

a^m * a^n = a^{m+n}

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10