Exponents

Exponents

Let's practice simplifying exponents!

What are the parts of a power?

Multiple Choice

Which number is the BASE?
2³ = 8

• 2
• 3
• 8

Multiple Choice

Which number is the EXPONENT?
4^{2 =} 16

• 4
• 2
• 16

Use your calculator to simplify each expression.

Be careful, look out for parentheses and negative signs!

Multiple Choice

3⁵

• 15

• 51

• 125

• 243

Multiple Choice

What is the value of (-2)^3?

• -8
• -6
• 6
• 8

When you MULTIPLY 2 terms with the SAME BASE, ADD their exponents.

When you MULTIPLY 2 terms with the SAME BASE, ADD their exponents.

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression

 $x^5\cdot x^7$  

• x³⁵

• x¹²

• x²

• x^-2

Multiple Choice

Simplify

 $2^4\cdot2^5$  

• 2²⁰

• 4⁹

• 4²⁰

• 2⁹

When you DIVIDE 2 terms with the SAME BASE, SUBTRACT their exponents.

When you DIVIDE 2 terms with the SAME BASE, SUBTRACT their exponents.

Multiple Choice

• 1¹⁰
• 1²⁶
• z¹⁰
• z²⁶

Multiple Choice

• 4³

• 4¹⁵

• 1³

• 1¹⁵

Poll

How well do you understand the addition and subtraction rules of exponents?

• 1: I don't understand it at all

• 2: It makes sense but I need more practice

• 3: I totally understand this!