Exploring Multiplying and Dividing Exponents

This video tutorial covers the basics of exponents, including their definition and how they represent repeated multiplication. It explains the rules for multiplying and dividing exponents, emphasizing the importance of having the same base. The tutorial also addresses negative exponents, demonstrating how to convert them into positive exponents using fractions. Throughout the lesson, examples are provided to illustrate each concept, and students are encouraged to practice these skills using EdPuzzle and IXL assignments.

What does an exponent represent?

• Repeated division

• Repeated multiplication

• Repeated subtraction

• Repeated addition

How would you write 3 times 3 times 3 times 3 using an exponent?

• 4^4

• 4^3

• 3^4

• 3^3

What is the result of 3^2 * 3^3?

• 3^8

• 3^4

• 3^6

• 3^5

If you have 4^3 * 4^5, what is the simplified exponent?

• 4^5

• 4^2

• 4^8

• 4^15

What is x^3 * x^4?

• x^1

• x^4

• x^12

• x^7

How do you simplify 5^7 / 5^4?

• 5^1

• 5^4

• 5^11

• 5^3

What is the result of 3^3 / 3^2?

• 3^0

• 3^2

• 3^1

• 3^5

How would you rewrite 5^-2 as a positive exponent?

• 5^2

• 1/5^-2

• 1/5^2

• 5^-2

What is 3^8 / 3^10 simplified?

• 3^-2

• 3^0

• 3^2

• 3^18

What is the value of any number raised to the power of zero?

• One

• Zero

• Negative one

• The number itself