Examine the Power of Inversion: Simplify 300^-4 x (1/300)^-4

Question

3004(1300)4=? 300^{-4}\cdot(\frac{1}{300})^{-4}=?

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Solution Steps

00:00 Solve the following problem
00:07 When we have a fraction/number with a negative exponent
00:11 We can flip the numerator and the denominator in order to obtain a positive exponent
00:16 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:28 When multiplying powers with equal bases
00:31 The exponent of the result equals the sum of the exponents
00:35 We will apply this formula to our exercise and sum the exponents
00:42 Any number to the power of 0 equals 1
00:46 As long as the number is not 0
00:49 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:54 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem 3004(1300)4 300^{-4} \cdot \left(\frac{1}{300}\right)^{-4} , let's follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Simplify the reciprocal power expression.
    The expression (1300)4 \left(\frac{1}{300}\right)^{-4} can be simplified using the rule for reciprocals, which states (1a)n=an \left(\frac{1}{a}\right)^{-n} = a^n . Thus, (1300)4=3004\left(\frac{1}{300}\right)^{-4} = 300^4.
  • Step 2: Combine the powers.
    Now the expression becomes 30043004 300^{-4} \cdot 300^4 . Using the rule aman=am+n a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} , we have 3004+4=3000 300^{-4+4} = 300^0 .
  • Step 3: Calculate the final result.
    By the identity a0=1 a^0 = 1 , any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals 1. Therefore, 3000=1 300^0 = 1 .

Thus, the solution to the problem is 1 \boxed{1} .

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