Exploring the Subtraction Law of Exponents

The video tutorial covers the subtraction law of exponents, starting with a recap of previous lessons on additive and power laws. It introduces the concept of 'giant ones' for simplification and explains how to apply the subtraction law of exponents through various examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of checking work and submitting assignments correctly.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

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What is the result of X^3 * X^2 using the additive law of exponents?

• X^3

• X^4

• X^5

• X^6

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What is the result of (X^4 Y^2)^2 using the power law of exponents?

• X^8 Y^2

• X^6 Y^4

• X^8 Y^4

• X^4 Y^4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What does X divided by X equal?

• X

• 0

• 1

• X^2

Simplify 5^4 / 5^2 using the concept of giant ones.

• 5^2

• 5^0

• 5^1

• 5^3

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What is the base and exponent in the expression X^5 / X?

• Base: X, Exponent: 5

• Base: X, Exponent: 0

• Base: X, Exponent: 1

• Base: X, Exponent: 4

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What is the subtraction law of exponents for X^a / X^b?

• X^(a/b)

• X^(a-b)

• X^(a+b)

• X^(a*b)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Using the subtraction law, what is M^30 / M^12?

• M^3

• M^2

• M^42

• M^18

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Simplify 2X^2 Y^5 / 2X Y^3.

• X^2 Y^2

• X^3 Y^2

• X Y^2

• X^2 Y^3

What is the simplified form of 10X^7 Y^5 / 2X Y^2?

• 5X^7 Y^3

• 5X^6 Y^2

• 5X^5 Y^3

• 5X^6 Y^3