Learn how to not follow PEMDAS and still simplify an expression with the rules of exponents

The video tutorial explains the power product and quotient rules for simplifying expressions with exponents. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using these rules to distribute powers across products and quotients. The tutorial covers the order of operations, handling negative exponents, and applying product and quotient rules to simplify expressions. The instructor also highlights common mistakes and provides step-by-step guidance to avoid them.

What is the first step in simplifying expressions according to the order of operations?

• Simplify within parentheses

• Add terms

• Simplify exponents

• Multiply terms

When using the power to quotient rule, what happens to the power in a division problem?

• It is distributed to each term in the quotient

• It is ignored

• It is added to the numerator

• It is subtracted from the denominator

How does the teacher prefer to handle negative exponents?

• Leave them as they are

• Convert them to positive by moving them between numerator and denominator

• Add them to the positive exponents

• Ignore them

What is the result of multiplying X^4 by X^8 using the product rule?

• X^4

• X^32

• X^8

• X^12

What is the simplified form of 9/64?

• 1/7

• 9/64

• Cannot be simplified

• 3/8

What is the purpose of the quotient rule in simplifying expressions?

• To multiply coefficients

• To subtract exponents

• To divide coefficients

• To add exponents

What should you do if you have questions about the steps?

• Raise your hand and ask

• Wait until the end of the lesson

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Ignore the confusion