Math Problem Statement

Find the value of (1 / (3 - 2)) ^ (-3).

Solution

The problem asks to find the value of:

(132)3\left( \frac{1}{3-2} \right)^{-3}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Simplify the denominator:
    32=13 - 2 = 1

    Now the expression becomes:

    (11)3\left( \frac{1}{1} \right)^{-3}

  2. Simplify the fraction:
    11=1\frac{1}{1} = 1

    So the expression simplifies to:

    131^{-3}

  3. Evaluate the exponent:
    Any number raised to any power will result in that number, so:

    13=11^{-3} = 1

Thus, the value of the expression is 1.

Would you like any more details on this?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the result when a negative exponent is applied to a number?
  2. How do you simplify expressions with exponents?
  3. Can a fraction raised to a negative power ever result in a negative number?
  4. How does changing the denominator in the original fraction affect the final result?
  5. What are the general rules for evaluating expressions with zero exponents?

Tip: Remember that any number raised to the power of 0 is always 1, and 11 raised to any power remains 11!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Fraction simplification
Negative powers

Formulas

a^(-n) = 1 / a^n
Fraction exponent rules

Theorems

Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8