Understanding Exponents

The video tutorial covers the concepts of zero and negative exponents. It explains that any number raised to the zero power equals one. The tutorial also discusses how negative exponents can be converted to positive exponents by taking the reciprocal of the base. An example problem is solved to demonstrate these rules, emphasizing the importance of following the rules to simplify expressions correctly.

What is the result of any number raised to the zero power?

• Zero

• The number itself

• Infinity

• One

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What happens to a base with a zero exponent in a multiplication expression?

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes one

• It doubles

• It becomes zero

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Which of the following is true about negative exponents?

• They have no effect on the base

• They can be converted to positive exponents by using reciprocals

• They are always positive

• They make the base zero

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive one?

• Add one to the exponent

• Subtract one from the exponent

• Multiply the base by zero

• Use the reciprocal of the base

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

If a term with a negative exponent is in the numerator, where should it be moved to make the exponent positive?

• It should be removed

• It should be moved to the denominator

• It should be squared

• It should stay in the numerator

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

In the expression a^-3 / a^2, what is the simplified form?

• a^-1

• a^1

• a^5

• a^-5

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

When simplifying expressions, what should be done with terms that have the same base but different exponents?

• Add the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What is the result of b^6 / b^6?

• b^6

• b^1

• b^0

• b^12

In the expression 4/16, what is the simplified form?

• 4

• 16

• 1

• 1/4

What is the final result of the expression 1 * 1 * 1 * C^5?

• C^0

• 1

• C^10

• C^5