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

Negative Exponents with Fractional Bases

Insert the corresponding expression:

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

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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

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Understand the problem

Insert the corresponding expression:

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

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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.

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Final Answer

B+C are correct

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Negative Exponent Rule: (a/b)n=(b/a)n (a/b)^{-n} = (b/a)^n - flip and make positive
  • Technique: (11×94)5=(411×9)5 \left(\frac{11×9}{4}\right)^{-5} = \left(\frac{4}{11×9}\right)^5 by flipping the fraction
  • Check: Both 45(11×9)5 \frac{4^5}{(11×9)^5} and 45115×95 \frac{4^5}{11^5×9^5} are equivalent ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Applying negative exponent to only part of the fraction
    Don't apply the negative exponent to just the numerator or denominator = wrong expression! The negative exponent applies to the entire fraction, so you must flip the whole fraction first. Always flip the complete fraction (a/b)^(-n) = (b/a)^n before applying the positive exponent.

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Why do I flip the fraction when I see a negative exponent?

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A negative exponent means "take the reciprocal and make the exponent positive." So (11×94)5 \left(\frac{11×9}{4}\right)^{-5} becomes (411×9)5 \left(\frac{4}{11×9}\right)^5 by flipping the fraction!

Can I write (11×9)^5 as 11^5×9^5?

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Yes! When you have (ab)n (ab)^n , it equals an×bn a^n × b^n . So (11×9)5=115×95 (11×9)^5 = 11^5×9^5 . Both forms are correct!

Why are both answers B and C correct?

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Both represent the same mathematical value in different forms! 45(11×9)5 \frac{4^5}{(11×9)^5} keeps the denominator grouped, while 45115×95 \frac{4^5}{11^5×9^5} separates the powers using exponent rules.

Do I need to calculate 11×9 first?

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No! You can leave it as 11×9 11×9 in your expression. The question asks for the equivalent form, not the numerical answer. Keep it symbolic unless specifically asked to compute!

What if I forget to flip the fraction?

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You'll get the wrong sign in your exponent! Remember: negative exponents always mean "flip and make positive." Practice this rule until it becomes automatic.

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