Exploring Powers and Exponents in 8th Grade Math

The video tutorial introduces exponents and powers, starting with basic concepts like squares and cubes. It explains the difference between powers and exponents, emphasizing the importance of understanding how exponents affect only the numbers they touch. The tutorial also covers common mistakes and rules associated with exponents, and demonstrates how to apply the order of operations when solving problems involving exponents.

What is the result of 3 squared?

• 12

• 27

• 6

• 9

What is another way to express 3 times 3 times 3?

• 3 to the 2nd power

• 3 squared

• 3 to the 4th power

• 3 cubed

What are the two components of a power?

• Base and factor

• Base and exponent

• Factor and product

• Exponent and factor

How many times is the base number used as a factor in 4 to the 6th power?

• 16

• 6

• 10

• 4

If the exponent is touching a parenthesis, what gets repeated?

• Only the base number

• Only the exponent

• Everything inside the parenthesis

• Nothing

What is the result of negative 6 times negative 6?

• -12

• 12

• 36

• -36

In the order of operations, what comes after exponents?

• None of the above

• Grouping symbols

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

What is the first step in solving an expression with grouping symbols?

• Work inside the grouping symbols

• Solve addition and subtraction

• Solve multiplication and division

• Solve exponents

What is the result of 13 squared?

• 144

• 169

• 121

• 196

What is the result of negative 12 squared?

• -12

• 144

• -144

• 12