Exponents & Exponent Properties

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to multiply powers with the same base?

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To multiply powers with the same base, you add their exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: c^4 ⋅ c^3 = ?

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c^7

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of any number raised to the power of zero?

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1

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of x^(-n)?

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1 / x^n

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify (evaluate): 3^(-3) = ?

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1/27

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the property of exponents that states a^m / a^n = ?

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a^(m-n) (subtract the exponents)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of 2^3?

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8 (2 multiplied by itself 3 times: 2 × 2 × 2)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (a^m)^n?

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a^(m*n) (multiply the exponents)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1