Properties of Exponents and Rational Exponents

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What is the property of exponents that states any number raised to the power of zero equals one?

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Anything raised to a power of zero is always 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: (6x^-1y^3)^3

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216x^-3y^9

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the definition of a rational exponent?

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A rational exponent is an exponent that is a fraction, representing both a root and a power.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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Convert the expression n^3/2 into a rational exponent form.

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n^{3/2}

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

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What is the result of x^m * x^n?

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x^{m+n} (Add the exponents)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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

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x^{mn} (Multiply the exponents)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of x^m / x^n?

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x^{m-n} (Subtract the exponents)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What happens when you raise a product to a power?

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(ab)^n = a^n * b^n (Distribute the exponent)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What happens when you raise a quotient to a power?

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(a/b)^n = a^n / b^n (Distribute the exponent)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of 2^0?

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1 (Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1