Revisiting Properties of Exponents

Revisiting Properties of Exponents

In 8th grade math...

you learned about the properties or laws of exponents.

Today we will revisit those properties to prepare us for our learning in Unit 5B. Take the time to watch the video on the next slide (maybe take some notes). Then, view the examples and answer the questions on the slides that follow.

Multiple Choice

In order to multiply powers with the same base, we add their exponents. 

• True 
• False

Multiple Choice

An exponential expression with a negative exponent is not in simplest form.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

To simplify an exponential expression with a negative exponent, we find the ____ of the expression (flip it over).

• reciprocal

• fraction

• opposite

Multiple Choice

According to exponent rules, when we raise a power to another p we _______ the exponents.

• add
• subtract
• multiply
• divide

Multiple Choice

When dividing powers with the same base, you _______________ the exponents.

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Multiple Choice

Anything raised to a power of zero is always: 

• 0
• 1
• itself
• negative

Multiple Choice

When raising a product to a power, we ___ the exponents.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide