Simplifying an expression using the rules of exponents

The video tutorial explains how to handle negative exponents in mathematical expressions. It begins by introducing a problem involving exponents with both positive and negative powers. The teacher emphasizes the importance of eliminating negative powers by rewriting them in the opposite part of a fraction. The tutorial then demonstrates how to multiply exponents with the same base by adding their powers, leading to the final simplified expression.

What is the first step in solving a problem with negative exponents?

• Convert negative exponents to positive by moving them

• Ignore the negative signs

• Add the exponents together

• Multiply the exponents

How do you handle a negative exponent in the denominator?

• Add it to the numerator

• Leave it as is

• Move it to the numerator and make it positive

• Subtract it from the numerator

What happens to a negative exponent in the numerator?

• It is subtracted from the denominator

• It is moved to the denominator and becomes positive

• It is added to the denominator

• It stays negative

When multiplying exponents with the same base, what should you do?

• Subtract the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

What is the final result of c^3 * c^3 * d^7 * d^1?

• c^9 d^8

• c^6 d^8

• c^9 d^7

• c^6 d^7