Solve ((4×6)/(5×10))^(-6): Negative Exponent Practice

Negative Exponents with Product Rule

Insert the corresponding expression:

(4×65×10)6= \left(\frac{4\times6}{5\times10}\right)^{-6}=

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00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:04 According to the laws of exponents, a fraction raised to the power (N)
00:08 equals the numerator and denominator raised to the same power (N)
00:13 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:17 We will raise both the numerator and the denominator to the power (N)
00:23 According to the laws of exponents when the entire product is raised to the power (N)
00:27 it is equal to each factor in the product separately raised to the same power (N)
00:32 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:42 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Insert the corresponding expression:

(4×65×10)6= \left(\frac{4\times6}{5\times10}\right)^{-6}=

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Step-by-step solution

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

  • Step 1: Simplify the original expression inside the parentheses.
  • Step 2: Apply the negative exponent to each factor in the fraction.
  • Step 3: Use exponent rules to rewrite the expression.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The original expression is (4×65×10)6\left(\frac{4 \times 6}{5 \times 10}\right)^{-6}. Simplifying inside the fraction gives us 2450\frac{24}{50}. However, we will work with the original form for clarity.
Step 2: Apply the exponent of 6-6 to each factor separately. This means (4×6)6(4\times6)^{-6} in the numerator and (5×10)6(5\times10)^{-6} in the denominator.
Step 3: Use the rule (ab)n=an×bn(ab)^n = a^n \times b^n. Thus, we have: (4×6)6=46×66 (4 \times 6)^{-6} = 4^{-6} \times 6^{-6} (5×10)6=56×106 (5 \times 10)^{-6} = 5^{-6} \times 10^{-6} Combining these gives the full expression: 46×6656×106 \frac{4^{-6} \times 6^{-6}}{5^{-6} \times 10^{-6}}

Therefore, the simplified form of the given expression and the correct choice is 46×6656×106 \frac{4^{-6} \times 6^{-6}}{5^{-6} \times 10^{-6}} .

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Final Answer

46×6656×106 \frac{4^{-6}\times6^{-6}}{5^{-6}\times10^{-6}}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Negative exponent moves terms to opposite position in fraction
  • Technique: Apply (ab)n=an×bn(ab)^n = a^n \times b^n to distribute exponents
  • Check: Verify each factor has the same negative exponent ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Distributing negative exponent to fraction incorrectly
    Don't write (4×65×10)6\left(\frac{4\times6}{5\times10}\right)^{-6} as (4×6)6(5×10)6\frac{(4\times6)^{-6}}{(5\times10)^{-6}} = wrong structure! This keeps the fraction form when the negative exponent should flip it. Always distribute the negative exponent to each individual factor using the product rule.

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\( \)Choose the corresponding expression:

\( \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2= \)

FAQ

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Why do I need to break down (4×6) into 4^(-6) × 6^(-6)?

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The product rule for exponents states that (ab)n=an×bn(ab)^n = a^n \times b^n. This rule applies to negative exponents too! Breaking it down helps you see each factor clearly.

What happens to the fraction when I have a negative exponent?

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A negative exponent means "flip and make positive," but since we're applying the product rule first, we distribute the negative exponent to each factor before any flipping occurs.

Can I simplify 4×6 and 5×10 first before applying the exponent?

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You could simplify to get (2450)6\left(\frac{24}{50}\right)^{-6}, but the question asks for the expression form. Using the product rule shows your understanding of exponent distribution.

How do I know which answer choice is correct?

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Look for the choice that applies the product rule correctly: each factor in both numerator and denominator should have the same negative exponent (6-6).

Why isn't the fraction structure preserved in the answer?

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The question asks for an equivalent expression, not the simplified fraction. When you distribute negative exponents using the product rule, you're showing the mathematical steps, not the final numerical value.

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