Exploring Integer Exponents in Algebra

What is the value of any number raised to the power of zero?

• The number itself

• 1

• Undefined

• 0

What does a negative exponent indicate?

• The reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent

• The number is negative

• The base should be multiplied by itself

• The number should be squared

If you have a negative exponent in the denominator, what should you do?

• Subtract the exponent from the numerator

• Multiply by the base

• Flip it to the numerator and make the exponent positive

• Leave it as it is

How do you simplify 7 to the power of -1/2?

• 1/7

• 7^2

• 1/7^2

• 7^-2

What is the simplified form of (negative 3) to the power of -2?

• 1/9

• 9

• 1/-9

• -9

What is the result of 12 to the power of zero?

• Undefined

• 1

• 12

• 0

How do you handle multiple properties in a single problem, such as 5 * a^0 * b^-7?

• Multiply all terms directly

• Simplify each term separately and then multiply

• Subtract the exponents

• Add the exponents

What is the simplified form of 3x^5 * y^-4?

• 3x^5 / y^4

• 3x^5 * y^4

• 3x^5 * y

• 3x^5 / y

What is the value of any expression raised to the power of zero?

• Undefined

• 1

• 0

• The expression itself

What is the result of (2x^3y^-2)^0?

• 0

• Undefined

• 2x^3y^-2

• 1