Dividing Exponents with the Same Base

Dividing Exponents with the Same Base

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

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Created by

Lucas Foster

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This video tutorial explores the concept of dividing powers with the same base. It begins with a question on how to divide such powers and provides an example using 5^7 divided by 5^4. The tutorial explains the process of simplifying the expression by canceling out common factors and introduces the law of exponents, which states that when dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents. Another example is provided to reinforce the concept, and the video concludes with an invitation to explore more lessons and subscribe to the channel.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing 5^7 by 5^4?

5

5^28

5^11

5^3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base in the expression 5^7 divided by 5^4?

11

7

4

5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do we simplify the division of powers with the same base?

By multiplying the exponents

By adding the exponents

By dividing the exponents

By subtracting the exponents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of x^9 divided by x^6?

x^3

x^2

x^15

x^54

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does dividing two exponents with the same base effectively do to the exponents?

Divides them

Multiplies them

Subtracts the denominator's exponent from the numerator's

Adds them together

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have x^a divided by x^b, what is the simplified form?

x^(a-b)

x^(a/b)

x^(a*b)

x^(a+b)

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What law of exponents is applied when dividing two powers with the same base?

Law of Multiplication

Law of Division

Law of Addition

Law of Subtraction

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