Exploring Zero and Negative Exponent Properties

Why is it important not to use calculators for this lesson?

• To avoid errors

• To improve mental math skills

• To save battery life

• To follow school rules

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

• Zero

• One

• The base number

• Undefined

Why does 5 to the power of zero equal one?

• It is an exception

• It is a mathematical rule

• Due to the pattern of dividing by the base

• Because 5 is a prime number

What happens to the value of a number when it is raised to a negative exponent?

• It becomes negative

• It becomes zero

• It becomes a fraction

• It remains the same

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive exponent?

• Add one to the exponent

• Subtract one from the exponent

• Move the base to the denominator

• Move the base to the numerator

What is the decimal equivalent of 2 to the power of -3?

• 0.75

• 0.25

• 0.125

• 0.5

If 5 to the power of -3 is written as a fraction, what is the result?

• 1/125

• 1/15

• 1/25

• 1/5

What is the simplified form of 4 to the power of -1?

• 4

• 16

• 1/4

• 1/16

How do you handle multiple properties of exponents in a single problem?

• Use a calculator

• Ignore the negative exponents

• Convert all exponents to positive

• Apply each property step by step

What is the final simplified form of (3 * 4^-2 * C^-2)?

• 3/(4^2C^2)

• 3/(4C^2)

• 3/(16C^2)

• 3/(2C^2)