Simplifying Expressions with Exponents

What is the first step in simplifying an expression with different powers in the numerator and denominator?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

When applying the power of a power rule, what operation is performed on the exponents?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the result of applying the power of a power rule to the expression X^(4x4)?

• X^8

• X^12

• X^16

• X^20

How do you simplify a fraction with the same base in the numerator and denominator?

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Add the exponents

What is the simplified form of Y^(12-10)?

• Y^12

• Y^10

• Y^22

• Y^2

What is the simplified form of Z^(20-5)?

• Z^5

• Z^10

• Z^15

• Z^25

Why can't an expression be considered simplified if it contains negative exponents?

• Negative exponents indicate an incomplete simplification

• Negative exponents make the expression undefined

• Negative exponents are not allowed in mathematics

• Negative exponents are only used in complex numbers

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive one?

• Add 1 to the exponent

• Subtract 1 from the exponent

• Multiply the exponent by -1

• Move the base across the fraction bar

What is the final simplified form of the expression with Y^2 and Z^15 in the numerator?

• Z^15/Y^2

• X^4/Y^2Z^15

• Y^2Z^15/X^4

• Y^2/Z^15

What happens to the exponent when a base with a negative exponent is moved to the denominator?

• The exponent is doubled

• The exponent becomes zero

• The exponent remains negative

• The exponent becomes positive