Exponent Rules for Multiplication: Day 1 Notes

This video tutorial covers the multiplication properties of exponents. It begins by explaining the concept of exponents and bases, followed by detailed instructions on how to multiply exponents with the same base by adding their exponents. The tutorial also includes examples of simplifying expressions with exponents and addresses common mistakes. Additionally, it covers how to handle fractions in exponent expressions and provides practice problems for students to apply what they've learned.

What does an exponent indicate in terms of operations?

• Number of times to divide the base

• Number of times to subtract the base

• Number of times to add the base

• Number of times to multiply the base

What does 2 to the fifth power calculate to?

• 10

• 32

• 25

• 20

When multiplying exponents with the same base, what should you do with the exponents?

• Divide them

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

If you have x^2 and x^4, what is the result of their multiplication?

• 2x^6

• x^8

• x^2

• x^6

What is the result of 3x^6 * 5x^2?

• 15x^12

• 15x^8

• 8x^8

• 8x^12

What is the exponent of 'b' when b^1 is multiplied by b^5?

• b^5

• b^6

• b^4

• b^10

How do you handle a negative coefficient when multiplying exponents?

• Add the coefficients

• Ignore the sign

• Subtract the coefficients

• Multiply the coefficients

In the expression -4a^3b * 3a^2b^5, what is the coefficient of the resulting expression?

• 12

• 7

• -7

• -12

What is the result of multiplying y^1 by y^5?

• y^4

• y^10

• y^6

• y^5

What is the simplified form of (a^2 * a^1) * (b^1 * b^1)?

• a^2 * b^1

• a^3 * b^2

• a^2 * b^2

• a^3 * b^1