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Exploring Exponents in Algebra

Exploring Exponents in Algebra

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
8.EE.A.2, HSA.REI.A.1, 8.EE.A.1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 4+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.A.2
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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1
,
CCSS.8.EE.A.1
The video introduces the use of exponents and roots in algebra, explaining the differences from arithmetic. It covers the pattern of 'x' to the 'n' power, focusing on non-negative integers, and explains the rules for exponents, including the identity property. The video demonstrates solving basic algebraic equations involving roots and exponents, highlighting the inverse relationship between them. It also discusses the concept of multiple solutions for even roots and the uniqueness of solutions for odd roots. The video concludes with a summary of key rules and encourages practice.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main differences between Arithmetic and Algebra?

Algebra does not use exponents.

Arithmetic involves unknown values and variables.

Algebra involves unknown values and variables.

Arithmetic uses letters instead of numbers.

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 'x' to the 'n' power, what can 'n' be?

Any integer

Any positive number

Any real number

Any negative number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'x' to the 1st power equal?

x times x

0

1

x

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of any number raised to the 0th power?

0

1

The number itself

Undefined

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation: the square root of x = 3?

Square both sides of the equation

Cube both sides of the equation

Take the square root of both sides

Multiply both sides by 3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation: the cube root of x = 5?

x = 25

x = 15

x = 625

x = 125

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation: x squared = 36?

Square both sides

Multiply both sides by 36

Cube both sides

Take the square root of both sides

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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