How to simplify an expression use the rules of exponents

The video tutorial explains how to handle exponents when multiplying and dividing fractions. It covers the rules for multiplying exponents with the same base, which involves adding the powers, and dividing exponents, which involves subtracting the powers. An example problem is provided to illustrate these concepts, and the session concludes with a student interaction.

What should you do with the exponents when multiplying fractions with the same base?

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

What happens to the coefficients when multiplying fractions?

• They are divided

• They are subtracted

• They are multiplied

• They are added

In the example given, what is the base of the fractions being multiplied?

• 6

• 8

• 3

• A

When dividing exponents with the same base, what operation is performed on the powers?

• Add the powers

• Multiply the powers

• Subtract the powers

• Divide the powers

What is the result of dividing 6/8 to the 6th power by 6/8 to the 3rd power?

• A to the 9th power

• A to the 3rd power

• A to the 6th power

• A to the 2nd power