Understanding Zero Exponents

Understanding Zero Exponents

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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This video tutorial explains the concept of zero exponents, stating that any number raised to the power of zero equals one. It provides examples of applying this rule in multiplication and division, highlights common mistakes, and discusses special cases. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more math and science content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of any number raised to the power of zero?

Zero

The number itself

One

Infinity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If 5x^3 is raised to the zero power, what is the result?

5

5x^3

Zero

One

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying e^4 by e^-4, what is the resulting exponent?

Zero

Four

8

Negative eight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of a^6 divided by a^6?

a^12

One

a^0

Zero

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression ax^2 * y^0, what does y^0 simplify to?

ax^2

One

y

Zero

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the exponent when dividing two identical bases?

The exponents are added

The exponents are subtracted

The exponents are multiplied

The exponents remain unchanged

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the zero exponent affect the sign in (-4)^0?

The sign becomes positive

The sign is ignored

The result is zero

The result is negative

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