Math Problem Statement

Sievennä lauseke -4x^4 / (3/4)x^5.

Solution

The problem asks you to simplify the expression:

4x434x5\frac{-4x^4}{\frac{3}{4}x^5}

Let's go step by step:

  1. Simplify the constants: The expression has a 4-4 in the numerator and 34\frac{3}{4} in the denominator. To simplify:

    434=4×43=163\frac{-4}{\frac{3}{4}} = -4 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{-16}{3}

  2. Simplify the variables: The expression has x4x^4 in the numerator and x5x^5 in the denominator. When you divide x4x^4 by x5x^5, subtract the exponents:

    x45=x1=1xx^{4-5} = x^{-1} = \frac{1}{x}

So the simplified expression is:

163×1x=163x\frac{-16}{3} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{-16}{3x}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

163x\boxed{\frac{-16}{3x}}

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents?
  2. What are the rules for multiplying and dividing fractions?
  3. How would the expression change if the powers of xx were different?
  4. What is the general rule for combining like terms in fractions?
  5. How do you simplify an expression involving a complex fraction?

Tip: Always remember to simplify the coefficients and the variable parts separately when working with algebraic fractions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Exponents

Formulas

Simplifying fractions: a / (b/c) = a * (c/b)
Exponent subtraction rule: x^a / x^b = x^(a-b)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10