Solve (3×7)/(4×6) Raised to Power -6: Negative Exponent Practice

Negative Exponents with Fraction Bases

Insert the corresponding expression:

(3×74×6)6= \left(\frac{3\times7}{4\times6}\right)^{-6}=

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00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:03 According to the exponent laws, a fraction that is raised to a negative exponent (-N)
00:06 is equal to the reciprocal fraction raised to the opposite exponent (N)
00:09 We'll apply this formula to our exercise
00:12 We'll convert to the reciprocal number and raise it to the opposite exponent
00:22 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Insert the corresponding expression:

(3×74×6)6= \left(\frac{3\times7}{4\times6}\right)^{-6}=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Apply the negative exponent rule.
  • Step 2: Use the power of a fraction rule to simplify the expression.
  • Step 3: Ensure calculations are conducted correctly, and choose the matching answer from the choices.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The initial expression is (3×74×6)6\left(\frac{3 \times 7}{4 \times 6}\right)^{-6}. First, use the negative exponent rule: (ab)n=(ba)n\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^{-n} = \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)^{n}. So, the expression becomes (4×63×7)6\left(\frac{4 \times 6}{3 \times 7}\right)^{6}.

Step 2: Apply the power of a fraction rule: (ab)n=anbn\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^n = \frac{a^n}{b^n}. Thus, the expression can be re-written as:

(4×6)6(3×7)6 \frac{(4 \times 6)^6}{(3 \times 7)^6}

Step 3: Assess the provided answer choices and determine which one matches our derived expression. Choice 3, (4×6)6(3×7)6\frac{(4 \times 6)^6}{(3 \times 7)^6}, correctly corresponds to our simplified result.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is (4×6)6(3×7)6\frac{(4 \times 6)^6}{(3 \times 7)^6}, which corresponds to choice 3.

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Final Answer

(4×6)6(3×7)6 \frac{\left(4\times6\right)^6}{\left(3\times7\right)^6}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: (ab)n=(ba)n \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^{-n} = \left(\frac{b}{a}\right)^{n} flips the fraction
  • Technique: Apply power rule (ab)n=anbn \left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^{n} = \frac{a^n}{b^n} after flipping
  • Check: Verify (3×74×6)6=(4×6)6(3×7)6 \left(\frac{3×7}{4×6}\right)^{-6} = \frac{(4×6)^6}{(3×7)^6} by reversing steps ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Making the entire expression negative
    Don't write (4×63×7)6 -\left(\frac{4×6}{3×7}\right)^6 = negative result! A negative exponent doesn't make the answer negative, it only flips the fraction. Always remember that an=1an a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} , not an -a^n .

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FAQ

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Why does a negative exponent flip the fraction?

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A negative exponent means "take the reciprocal". Since an=1an a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} , when you have (3×74×6)6 \left(\frac{3×7}{4×6}\right)^{-6} , you get 1(3×74×6)6 \frac{1}{\left(\frac{3×7}{4×6}\right)^6} , which equals (4×63×7)6 \left(\frac{4×6}{3×7}\right)^6 .

Does the negative exponent make my final answer negative?

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No! The negative sign in the exponent only affects the position of the base (flips fractions or moves to denominator). The final result stays positive unless the base itself is negative.

Should I calculate 3×7 and 4×6 first?

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Not necessary! You can leave them as (4×6)6 (4×6)^6 and (3×7)6 (3×7)^6 . The question asks for the corresponding expression, not the final numerical value.

What if I see a negative base with a negative exponent?

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Handle them separately: first apply the negative exponent rule to flip/reciprocal, then consider if the even or odd exponent affects the sign of the negative base.

Can I apply the exponent to just one part of the multiplication?

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No! (4×6)6 (4×6)^6 means the entire product (4×6) (4×6) is raised to the 6th power, not 4×66 4×6^6 . Always use parentheses to show what the exponent applies to.

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