Rewriting an exponent with a positive power when in the denominator

The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions using rules of exponents, focusing on negative exponents. It clarifies common misconceptions about negative exponents in numerators and denominators, demonstrating how to rewrite them as positive exponents. The tutorial concludes with a practical example of simplifying an expression.

What is the primary focus when simplifying expressions using the rules of exponents?

• Understanding positive exponents

• Learning about fractional exponents

• Using negative exponents

• Applying the rules of addition

How can a negative exponent in the numerator be rewritten?

• By moving it to the denominator

• By subtracting it from the numerator

• By adding it to the denominator

• By multiplying it by zero

What happens to a negative exponent when it is moved from the numerator to the denominator?

• It becomes zero

• It remains negative

• It doubles in value

• It becomes positive

How should a negative exponent in the denominator be handled?

• Add it to the numerator

• Multiply it by two

• Move it to the numerator

• Leave it as is

What is the result of moving a negative exponent from the denominator to the numerator?

• The exponent becomes zero

• The exponent is halved

• The exponent becomes positive

• The exponent remains negative