Math Problem Statement

(x^25 / 3125)^(1/5)^(-3) * 1/x^(-15)

Solution

Let's break down the given expression step by step:

The expression is:

(x2531255 )3×1x15\left( \frac{\sqrt[5]{\frac{x^{25}}{3125}}}{\ } \right)^{-3} \times \frac{1}{x^{-15}}

Step 1: Simplify the fifth root

We need to simplify the part inside the parentheses first, which is the fifth root of x253125\frac{x^{25}}{3125}. Using the rule for roots and exponents:

[ \sqrt[5]{\frac{x^{25}}{3125}} = \frac{\sqrt[5]{x^{25}}}{\sqrt[5]{3125}} = \frac{x^{5}}{5} ]

Since x255=x5\sqrt[5]{x^{25}} = x^5 and 31255=5\sqrt[5]{3125} = 5 (since 3125=553125 = 5^5).

Now the expression becomes:

(x55)3×1x15\left( \frac{x^5}{5} \right)^{-3} \times \frac{1}{x^{-15}}

Step 2: Apply the negative exponent

Next, we apply the 3-3 exponent to the fraction x55\frac{x^5}{5}:

(x55)3=53x15=125x15\left( \frac{x^5}{5} \right)^{-3} = \frac{5^3}{x^{15}} = \frac{125}{x^{15}}

So now, the entire expression becomes:

125x15×1x15\frac{125}{x^{15}} \times \frac{1}{x^{-15}}

Step 3: Simplify the multiplication

We now multiply the two terms:

125x15×1x15=125x15×x15=125x0=125\frac{125}{x^{15}} \times \frac{1}{x^{-15}} = \frac{125}{x^{15} \times x^{-15}} = \frac{125}{x^{0}} = 125

Thus, the expression simplifies to:

125125

Final Answer:

The simplified value of the given expression is 125125.

Do you have any questions or would you like a deeper explanation of any of these steps?

Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do we simplify expressions involving roots and exponents?
  2. What are the rules for handling negative exponents?
  3. How do we apply exponents to both the numerator and denominator of a fraction?
  4. Can you give another example where a negative exponent is applied?
  5. What happens if the base of the exponent is negative?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with exponents, always handle the root and exponent first before applying any multiplications or divisions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Roots
Negative Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

√[n]{a^m} = a^{m/n}
x^a * x^b = x^{a + b}
(a/b)^-n = (b/a)^n

Theorems

Properties of exponents
Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12