Math Problem Statement

solve these problems. (assume that any variables in the expression are nonzero)

Rewrite the expression using only positive exponents, and simplify: (3x / y^5)^-5 and (8y^-1z^-5) / (16yz^-5).

Solution

I can see the image, and the two problems are as follows:

Problem 11: (3xy5)5\left(\frac{3x}{y^5}\right)^{-5} You need to rewrite this using only positive exponents and simplify.

Problem 12: 8y1z516yz5\frac{8y^{-1}z^{-5}}{16yz^{-5}} Again, this needs to be rewritten using positive exponents and simplified.

I'll solve both problems step by step.

Problem 11 Solution:

We start by applying the negative exponent to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction: (3xy5)5=(y5)5(3x)5=y2535x5=y25243x5\left(\frac{3x}{y^5}\right)^{-5} = \frac{(y^5)^5}{(3x)^5} = \frac{y^{25}}{3^5 \cdot x^5} = \frac{y^{25}}{243x^5}

Problem 12 Solution:

We simplify by combining like terms and eliminating negative exponents: 8y1z516yz5=816y1yz5z5=121y21=12y2\frac{8y^{-1}z^{-5}}{16yz^{-5}} = \frac{8}{16} \cdot \frac{y^{-1}}{y} \cdot \frac{z^{-5}}{z^{-5}} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{y^2} \cdot 1 = \frac{1}{2y^2}

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. What happens when you multiply two powers with the same base?
  3. How would you simplify (ab2)3\left(\frac{a}{b^2}\right)^{-3}?
  4. What is the general rule for raising a fraction to a negative exponent?
  5. How does changing the sign of an exponent affect the reciprocal of a fraction?

Tip: Always remember to convert negative exponents into positive ones by using reciprocals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

Negative exponent rule: a^-n = 1 / a^n
Multiplying powers: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)
Dividing powers: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)

Theorems

Exponent rules
Simplifying expressions with exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12