Solve (11×9/4)^-5: Negative Exponent Calculation

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

(11×94)5= \left(\frac{11\times9}{4}\right)^{-5}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:04 According to the laws of exponents, a fraction raised to a negative exponent (-N)
00:08 is equal to its reciprocal raised to the opposite exponent (N)
00:12 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:15 We will convert to the reciprocal number and raise to the opposite exponent
00:23 According to the laws of exponents, a fraction raised to the exponent (N)
00:28 is equal to a fraction where both the numerator and denominator are raised to the power (N)
00:31 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:35 We will raise both the numerator and denominator to the appropriate power, maintaining the parentheses
00:39 According to the laws of exponents, a product raised to the exponent (N)
00:42 is equal to the product broken down into factors where each factor is raised to power (N)
00:45 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:49 We will break down each product into factors and raise them to the appropriate power
00:53 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's begin by applying the mathematical rules for negative exponents and exponents of a fraction.

Step 1: Apply the negative exponent rule:

  • Given: (11×94)5\left(\frac{11 \times 9}{4}\right)^{-5}.

  • Using the rule (a/b)n=(b/a)n(a/b)^{-n} = (b/a)^n, we rewrite this as (411×9)5\left(\frac{4}{11 \times 9}\right)^5.

Step 2: Simplify the expression:

  • Analyzing the expression (411×9)5\left(\frac{4}{11 \times 9}\right)^5, we see that this is equivalent to:

  • 45(11×9)5\frac{4^5}{(11 \times 9)^5}.

  • Notice that (11×9)5(11 \times 9)^5 can also be written as 115×9511^5 \times 9^5 using properties of exponents.

  • Thus, 45115×95\frac{4^5}{11^5 \times 9^5} is another way to express this fraction.

Step 3: Compare with given choices:

  • Choice 2: 45115×95\frac{4^5}{11^5 \times 9^5} matches our final expression.

  • Notice also Choice 3: 45(11×9)5\frac{4^5}{(11 \times 9)^5} matches the form before simplifying the denominator completely to separate power terms.

Therefore, after comparison, Options B and C are indeed correct and thus the correct response is: B+C are correct.

Answer

B+C are correct