Math Problem Statement

4^-3 = ? (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Solution

The expression shown in the image is 434^{-3}.

To simplify this:

43=1434^{-3} = \frac{1}{4^3}

Now calculate 434^3:

43=4×4×4=644^3 = 4 \times 4 \times 4 = 64

So:

43=1644^{-3} = \frac{1}{64}

The simplified fraction is 164\frac{1}{64}.

Would you like further explanation on negative exponents or any other related concept? Here are some related questions to think about:

  1. What is the meaning of a negative exponent in general?
  2. How would you calculate 242^{-4}?
  3. What is 434^3 in expanded form?
  4. What would happen if you had (43)2(4^{-3})^{-2}?
  5. How can you represent 434^{-3} using a root?

Tip: Remember, a negative exponent means you take the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive version of the exponent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Negative Exponents
Reciprocals

Formulas

a^-n = 1 / a^n

Theorems

Negative Exponent Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8