Negative Exponents

Front

What is the value of anything raised to the power of zero?

Back

1

Front

Simplify the expression x^-3.

Back

1/x^3

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

It indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

Front

Simplify the expression 5^-2.

Back

1/25

Front

What is the simplified form of a^-n?

Back

1/a^n

Front

If x = 2, what is the value of x^-4?

Back

1/16

Front

Simplify the expression (y^-1)(y^3).

Back

y^2

Front

What is the result of (a^3)/(a^-2)?

Back

a^5

Front

How do you express 1/(b^-4) using positive exponents?

Back

b^4

Front

What is the simplified form of (c^-2)(c^5)?

Back

c^3