Negative Exponent Rule
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Negative Exponent Rule?
Back
The Negative Exponent Rule states that a negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent. For example, a^(-n) = 1/(a^n).
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CCSS.8.EE.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When dealing with a negative exponent, we must create a ________________ in order to simplify to positive numbers.
Back
fraction
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CCSS.8.EE.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative exponent signify?
Back
A negative exponent signifies that the base should be taken as a reciprocal. For example, x^(-2) means 1/(x^2).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Convert 2^(-3) to a positive exponent.
Back
2^(-3) = 1/(2^3) = 1/8.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a^(-m) = 1/(a^m), what is the value of 3^(-2)?
Back
3^(-2) = 1/(3^2) = 1/9.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the result of (x^(-4) * x^2)?
Back
x^(-4) * x^2 = x^(-4 + 2) = x^(-2) = 1/(x^2).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you simplify (1/5)^(-2)?
Back
(1/5)^(-2) = 5^2 = 25.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
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