Exponent Rules: Negative and Zero Exponents

Exponent Rules: Negative and Zero Exponents

• I can simplify an expression with an exponent of zero.

• I can simplify an expression with negative exponents. ​

Multiple Choice

I can simplify an expression with negative exponents. ​

$$\frac{x^{-2}}{y^{-3}}=$$  

• $$\frac{y^2}{x^3}$$  

• $$\frac{y^3}{x^2}$$  

• $$x^5$$  

Multiple Choice

I can simplify an expression with negative exponents. ​

$$\frac{x^3y^{-2}}{x^{-3}y}=$$  

• $$\frac{y^2}{x^3}$$  

• $$\frac{y^3}{x^2}$$  

• $$\frac{x^6}{y^3}$$  

Multiple Choice

I can simplify an expression with an exponent of zero.

$$x^0=$$  

• 0

• 1

• $$x$$  

Multiple Choice

I can simplify an expression with an exponent of zero.

$$\frac{x^0y^2}{y^2}=$$  

• 0

• 1

• $$x$$