Zero and Negative Exponents Practice

Front

What is the value of any base raised to the power of 0?

Back

1

Front

How do you rewrite a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

Back

For example, x^(-n) = 1/(x^n).

Front

What is the simplified form of 1/(4^2)?

Back

1/16.

Front

How do you simplify the expression 4/a^3b^2?

Back

It is already in its simplest form.

Front

What is the result of simplifying 1/(2^3)?

Back

1/8.

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate about a base?

Back

It indicates that the base is in the denominator of a fraction.

Front

What is the general rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).

Front

What is the general rule for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

Front

What is the value of 0 raised to any positive exponent?

Back

0.

Front

What happens when you raise a negative number to an even exponent?

Back

The result is positive.