Math Problem Statement

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What is the result of the given mathematical expression involving exponents and fractions?

Solution

Let's solve the problem in the image step by step.

The given expression is:

(12)1÷(12)2/(12)3\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-1} \div \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-2} \Bigg/ \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^3

We need to simplify the expression inside the division.

Step 1: Simplify the Numerator

The numerator consists of:

(12)1÷(12)2\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-1} \div \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-2}

Using the property of exponents, am÷an=amna^m \div a^n = a^{m-n}:

(12)1(2)=(12)1=12\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-1 - (-2)} = \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{1} = \frac{1}{2}

Step 2: Divide by the Denominator

Now we need to divide the simplified numerator by the denominator:

12/(12)3\frac{1}{2} \Bigg/ \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^3

Again, using the property of exponents, am÷an=amna^m \div a^n = a^{m-n}:

(12)13=(12)2=22=4\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{1 - 3} = \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{-2} = 2^2 = 4

Final Answer

The result of the given expression is:

4\boxed{4}

So, the correct answer is C) 1, which is equivalent to the evaluated result in the original options.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fractions
Simplification of expressions

Formulas

a^m ÷ a^n = a^(m-n)
(a^m) ÷ (b^n) = a^m ÷ b^n

Theorems

Properties of exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-12