Evaluate (1/9)^7: Solving Powers of Fraction Expression

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

1797= \frac{1^7}{9^7}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:04 According to the laws of exponents, a fraction raised to the power (N)
00:09 equals the numerator and denominator, each raised to the same power (N)
00:12 We will apply this formula to our exercise, only this time in the opposite direction
00:20 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll apply the formula for the power of a quotient:

  • Step 1: Identify the expression 1797 \frac{1^7}{9^7} .
  • Step 2: Recognize that anbn=(ab)n \frac{a^n}{b^n} = \left( \frac{a}{b} \right)^n applies here. The numerator is a7=17 a^7 = 1^7 , and the denominator is b7=97 b^7 = 9^7 .
  • Step 3: Apply the formula: 1797=(19)7 \frac{1^7}{9^7} = \left( \frac{1}{9} \right)^7 .

In step 2, we used the property that allows us to rewrite 1797 \frac{1^7}{9^7} as (19)7 \left( \frac{1}{9} \right)^7 , which is more convenient for interpretation or further calculations.

Therefore, the expression 1797 \frac{1^7}{9^7} can be rewritten as (19)7 \left( \frac{1}{9} \right)^7 .

Answer

(19)7 \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^7