M1L4: Zero and Negative Exponents with Review

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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of zero?

Back

1

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How do you express a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

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For any non-zero number a, a^{-n} = 1/a^n.

Front

Evaluate the expression (7^{-2})(7^{-1}).

Back

1/343.

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What is the result of simplifying (-4a^2)(6a^5)?

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-24a^7.

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What is the simplified form of 46^0?

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1.

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How do you simplify the expression (j^2k^4)^5?

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j^{10}k^{20}.

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Express 8^{-4} using a positive exponent.

Back

1/8^4.

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What is the product of two powers with the same base?

Back

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: a^m * a^n = a^{m+n}.

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What is the quotient of two powers with the same base?

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^{m-n}.

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What happens when you raise a power to another power?

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When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents: (a^m)^n = a^{m*n}.