Negative Exponents and Their Rules

Negative Exponents and Their Rules

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial covers division with exponents, focusing on the concept of negative indices. It begins with basic examples of division with the same base and progresses to explaining negative indices, emphasizing how they transform into fractions. The tutorial includes practical examples and a mnemonic to help remember the concept, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of negative indices and their application in mathematical expressions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing 2^10 by 2^7?

2^17

2^7

2^10

2^3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Division

Subtraction

Addition

Multiplication

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 2^0 divided by 2^5?

2^5

2^-5

2^0

2^10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a negative index indicate in terms of fractions?

The base is doubled

The base moves to the denominator

The base is halved

The base is squared

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you remember the rule for negative indices?

Multiply the indices

Cross the line, change the sign

Subtract the indices

Add the indices

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 3^-2 equivalent to?

1/3

3^2

1/3^2

3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 2^3 * 3^-5, where does 3^-5 go?

Numerator

Denominator

Exponent

Base

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