Understanding Exponent Properties

The video tutorial explains how to simplify a given expression using exponent properties. It begins by applying the power of a power property, which involves multiplying exponents when dealing with powers raised to powers. The tutorial then demonstrates how to simplify the numerator by adding exponents and the denominator by subtracting exponents. Finally, it shows how to simplify the entire expression to a single value.

What is the first step in simplifying an expression with powers raised to other powers?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

When simplifying the exponents in the numerator, what operation is performed when the bases are the same?

• Divide the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the simplified form of 2^(-4 + 12)?

• 2^12

• 2^8

• 2^16

• 2^4

How do you simplify an expression when dividing with the same base?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the final value of the expression 2^(-12 - -16)?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 16