Simplifying an expression with negative exponents

The video tutorial explains how to handle powers in mathematical expressions, focusing on subtracting powers when dividing, rewriting negative powers as positive, and moving terms between the numerator and denominator. It concludes with a demonstration of multiplying powers and adding exponents.

What is the result when you divide terms with the same base and subtract their exponents?

• You divide the exponents.

• You subtract the exponents.

• You multiply the exponents.

• You add the exponents.

How do you handle a term with a negative exponent in the numerator?

• Leave it as is.

• Move it to the denominator.

• Multiply it by zero.

• Add one to the exponent.

What happens to a term with a negative exponent in the denominator?

• It stays in the denominator.

• It is moved to the numerator.

• It is multiplied by zero.

• It is subtracted from the numerator.

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

• Divide them.

• Subtract them.

• Ignore them.

• Add them.

What is the result of multiplying C^3 by C^3?

• C^9

• C^3

• C^6

• C^0