Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression (7a^2 b^3 c^0 / 3a^3 b^4 c^3)^-4.

Solution

The mathematical expression in the image is:

(7a2b3c03a3b4c3)4\left( \frac{7a^2 b^3 c^0}{3a^3 b^4 c^3} \right)^{-4}

Simplifying Step-by-Step:

  1. Simplify Inside the Parentheses:

    • c0=1c^0 = 1 (anything raised to the power of 0 is 1).
    • So, we simplify: 7a2b33a3b4c3\frac{7a^2 b^3}{3a^3 b^4 c^3}
  2. Divide the Like Terms:

    • For aa's: a2a3=a23=a1\frac{a^2}{a^3} = a^{2-3} = a^{-1}.
    • For bb's: b3b4=b34=b1\frac{b^3}{b^4} = b^{3-4} = b^{-1}.
    • For cc's: 1c3=c3\frac{1}{c^3} = c^{-3}.

    So the expression simplifies to: 73a1b1c3\frac{7}{3} a^{-1} b^{-1} c^{-3}

  3. Apply the Exponent Outside the Parentheses: The entire expression is raised to the power of 4-4: (73a1b1c3)4\left( \frac{7}{3} a^{-1} b^{-1} c^{-3} \right)^{-4}

  4. Distribute the Exponent:

    • (73)4=3474=812401\left( \frac{7}{3} \right)^{-4} = \frac{3^4}{7^4} = \frac{81}{2401}.
    • (a1)4=a4(a^{-1})^{-4} = a^4.
    • (b1)4=b4(b^{-1})^{-4} = b^4.
    • (c3)4=c12(c^{-3})^{-4} = c^{12}.

    So, the expression becomes: 812401a4b4c12\frac{81}{2401} a^4 b^4 c^{12}

Final Answer:

81a4b4c122401\boxed{\frac{81 a^4 b^4 c^{12}}{2401}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you simplify negative exponents when they appear in a denominator?
  2. What is the rule for dividing terms with the same base but different exponents?
  3. How do you handle exponents when raising fractions to a power?
  4. Can you explain why anything raised to the power of zero equals one?
  5. How does raising a term with a negative exponent to a power affect its sign?

Tip:

When simplifying fractions with exponents, remember to subtract the exponents of like bases (numerator minus denominator).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Negative Exponents
Fractions

Formulas

Exponent Rules: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
Zero Exponent Rule: a^0 = 1
Negative Exponent Rule: a^(-m) = 1 / a^m
Power of a Fraction Rule: (a/b)^m = a^m / b^m

Theorems

Exponentiation Rules: Power of a Power, Multiplication and Division of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12