Exponent Rules Practice Challenge

Why is it important to visualize exponent expressions in expanded form?

• To make the problem look more complex

• To verify the application of exponent rules

• To avoid using exponent rules

• To increase the number of steps in solving

What should you do when in doubt about how to apply an exponent rule?

• Guess the answer

• Write it out in expanded form

• Skip the problem

• Use a calculator

If you have B^4 * B^3 * B^2, what is the simplified form?

• B^12

• B^9

• B^7

• B^6

What does the exponent in an expression represent?

• The base

• The coefficient

• The number of factors

• The number of terms

What is the result of (Y^5)^2?

• Y^15

• Y^7

• Y^10

• Y^25

How many factors of 3 and A are there in (3A^2)^4?

• 4 factors of 3 and 8 factors of A

• 4 factors of 3 and 6 factors of A

• 3 factors of 3 and 8 factors of A

• 3 factors of 3 and 6 factors of A

What is the numerical term in the expression 12X^9 / 4X^4?

• 1

• 12

• 4

• 3

How many factors of Y are left in the expression (Y^4)^2 / (Y^3)^2?

• 6 factors on the bottom

• 6 factors on the top

• 2 factors on the top

• 2 factors on the bottom

What is the final simplified form of 15X^2Y^7 / 3X^4Y^5?

• 5X^2Y^7

• 5Y^2 / X^2

• 5 / X^2Y^2

• 5X^2Y^2

What is the simplified form of 2A^7 * 3A^2 / 6A^3?

• A^6

• A^7

• A^8

• A^9