Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the product of (2m^4)(5m^2)?

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10m^6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the product of (6x^2)(-3x^5)?

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-18x^7

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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According to exponent rules, when we raise a power to another exponent, we _______ the exponents.

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multiply

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of (-2)^3?

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-8

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

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Add the exponents. For example, a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the rule for dividing powers with the same base?

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Subtract the exponents. For example, a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of 3^0?

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1 (Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to raise a number to a negative exponent?

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Raising a number to a negative exponent means to take the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent. For example, a^(-n) = 1/a^n.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of (x^3)^2?

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x^6 (Multiply the exponents: 3*2).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1