Exploring Properties of Exponents

What is the main challenge Shelton faces in his first copy-making assignment?

• He needs to make copies for each board member to the power of five.

• He needs to make copies for each board member to the power of two.

• He needs to make copies for each board member to the power of three.

• He needs to make copies for each board member to the power of eight.

How do you multiply exponential variables?

• Multiply the exponents.

• Add the exponents.

• Divide the exponents.

• Subtract the exponents.

What is the result of x to the fifth times x cubed?

• x to the power of 15

• x to the power of 8

• x to the power of 5

• x to the power of 3

What does the boss change his mind to after Shelton delivers the copies?

• He wants copies for each board member to the power of two.

• He wants copies for each board member to the power of five.

• He wants copies for each board member to the power of three.

• He wants copies for each board member to the power of four.

How do you divide exponential variables?

• Add the exponents.

• Multiply the exponents.

• Divide the exponents.

• Subtract the exponents.

What is the result of x to the fourth divided by x squared?

• x to the power of 8

• x to the power of 6

• x to the power of 4

• x to the power of 2

What unexpected task does the boss ask Shelton to do at the end?

• Make more copies.

• Lead the board members in a song.

• Prepare a presentation.

• Clean the copy machine.