Laws of Exponents

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What is the quotient rule for exponents?

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When dividing two expressions with the same base, subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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

Back

1

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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How do you simplify an expression with a negative exponent?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the product rule for exponents?

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When multiplying two expressions with the same base, add the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the power of a power rule in exponents?

Back

When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Evaluate: (3²)(3⁴)

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3⁶ (using the product rule).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Evaluate: (x⁵y³)²

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x¹⁰y⁶ (using the power of a power rule).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What happens when you raise a product to a power?

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You raise each factor in the product to that power.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of (-1/2)⁰?

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1 (any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of 5^-5?

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1/5⁵ (using the negative exponent rule).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1