Exponent Rules Mathantics

What does raising a number to the zeroth power equal?

• Undefined

• The number itself

• 1

• 0

How is a negative exponent interpreted according to the laws of exponents?

• Division by the base positive times

• Multiplication of the base negative times

• Subtraction of the base

• Addition to the base

What does 'x' to the negative 3rd power simplify to?

• 'x' to the 3rd power

• 1 over 'x' to the 3rd power

• 'x' divided by 3

• 3 over 'x'

How do you simplify an expression where a number raised to a power is then raised to another power?

• Add the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

When multiplying expressions with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Subtract them

• Add them

• Divide them

• Multiply them

What is the result of dividing expressions with the same base?

• Multiply the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Subtract the bottom exponent from the top exponent

• Subtract the top exponent from the bottom exponent

How can you simplify 'x' to the 4th power over 'x' to the 6th power?

• 'x' to the 2nd power

• 1 over 'x' to the 2nd power

• 'x' to the negative 2nd power

• 2 'x'

What does the law say about distributing a common exponent to different bases?

• Only for addition and subtraction

• You can distribute the exponent to each base

• It's not allowed

• You must convert the bases to the same before distributing

Can you 'un-distribute' exponents if they are the same across multiple bases?

• Only if the bases are prime numbers

• Only in division

• No, never

• Yes, always

What is the best way to understand how exponents work?

• Memorizing the laws of exponents

• Reading books about exponents

• Practicing problems with exponents

• Watching videos only