Exponents: Multiplying and Dividing in Exponential Form

This video tutorial introduces exponential notation as a method to simplify mathematical expressions. It explains how to write numbers in exponential form and differentiate between exponential, expanded, and standard forms. The tutorial also covers the laws of exponents, focusing on multiplication and division, and provides practice exercises to reinforce these concepts.

What is the simplified form of multiplying 4 by itself five times?

• 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4

• 4 * 5

• 4^5

• 5^4

How would you write 2 multiplied by itself three times in exponential form?

• 2^2

• 2^3

• 3^2

• 3^3

Why is it important to use parentheses when writing fractions in exponential form?

• To ensure the exponent applies to the entire fraction

• To avoid confusion with addition

• To make it look neat

• To separate the numerator and denominator

What is the expanded form of 3^4?

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

• 3 * 3 * 3 * 3

• 4 * 4 * 4

• 3^4

Which of the following is the standard form of 3^3?

• 81

• 27

• 9

• 243

What is the term for writing a number using an exponent?

• Expanded form

• Exponential form

• Scientific notation

• Standard form

What is the result of multiplying 2^3 by 2^2?

• 2^4

• 2^7

• 2^6

• 2^5

When multiplying exponents with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Divide them

• Multiply them

• Add them

• Subtract them

What is the result of dividing 3^5 by 3^2?

• 3^3

• 3^7

• 3^2

• 3^1

When dividing exponents with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Add them

• Multiply them

• Subtract them

• Divide them