6.1 MathXL (Rational Exponents and Properties of Exponents)

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Match each expression with its equivalent expressions

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

For the partial solution shown in the image, identify the property of exponents that is used.​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​

• Quotient of Powers
• Product of Powers
• Power of a Power
• Power of a Product

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Solve the given equation for x.

(a)  

Solve the given equation. x = ?

(a)  

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve the given equation. Type your answer in simplified fraction form.

(a)  

Write the radical using rational exponents.

Use shift+6 (^) to indicate an exponent.

(a)  

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

Which option helps to explain why a^0 = 1?

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Describe the error this student made.

• The student should have divided both sides by

  2^2

  to simplify the expression.

• The student did not convert 8 to the correct power of 2.

• The student did not distribute 3 correctly.

• The student should have expressed the initial rational exponent as the sum of two rational exponents.