Rational Number Exponents

The value of 2^-2 is .................

• 4

• 1/4

• 2

• 1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

(2^-1 + 3^-1 + 5^-1)⁰ is equal to

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Write each expression in exponential form. 

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

For a non-zero rational number 'a', 
(a²)^-4 is equal to _____

• a^-2

• a^-8

• a⁸

• a^-6

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

a

b

c

3

5

a

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

Anything raised to a power of zero is always:

• 0

• 1

• 2

• itself

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Anything raised to a power of zero is always: 

• 0

• 1

• itself

• negative

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

When simplifying a value with a rational exponent, which part should you do first?

• Root

• Power

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

What is the value of (-2)^3?

• -8

• -6

• 6

• 8

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Write the following expression in radical form:

• a.)

• b.)

• c.)

• d.)

Answer explanation

Remember, power over root!

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2