Math Problem Statement
Express the following fraction in simplest form, only using positive exponents.
start fraction, minus, 3, left parenthesis, h, cubed, t, to the power minus 5 , right parenthesis, to the power minus 3 , divided by, 6, h, to the power 4 , end fraction
6h4−3(h3t−5)−3
Solution
To simplify the given fraction with positive exponents, let's break it down step by step:
Given expression:
Step 1: Simplify the numerator
The numerator is .
When we raise a product to a power, we apply the exponent to each factor: Now the numerator becomes:
Step 2: Write the fraction
Now the fraction looks like:
Step 3: Simplify the terms
- Combine the terms by subtracting exponents in the fraction: Now the fraction is:
Step 4: Simplify the constants
We can simplify the constant term to , so we have:
Final simplified form:
This is the simplest form of the given expression, with positive exponents.
Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you have another question?
Here are some related questions for further practice:
- Simplify the expression: .
- Simplify the expression: .
- How would you simplify ?
- Express in simplest form.
- What is the result of simplifying ?
Tip: Always remember that when dividing powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Exponent Rules
Simplification of Expressions
Formulas
Power of a Product: (ab)^n = a^n * b^n
Division of Powers with the Same Base: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
Simplification of Fractions
Theorems
Exponent Rule: Negative Exponents
Exponent Rule: Power of a Power
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10