Pre-Algebra 27 - Raising Exponential Expressions to Powers

The video tutorial introduces the concept of exponents, explaining how any number raised to a power is equivalent to multiplying that number by itself multiple times. It covers the rules for multiplying exponents, including when exponents are zero or negative. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these rules, showing that multiplying exponents results in adding them when the bases are the same. It also explains that any term raised to the zero power equals one, and demonstrates how to handle negative exponents by converting them to positive exponents in fractions. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic.

What is the result of raising a number with an exponent of M to the Nth power?

• M minus N

• M plus N

• M times N

• M divided by N

If you square 10 cubed, what is the result?

• 10 to the 6th power

• 10 to the 12th power

• 10 to the 5th power

• 10 to the 9th power

What happens when an exponential term is raised to the zero power?

• The result is one

• The result is zero

• The result is the base number

• The result is the exponent

How does the rule of multiplying exponents apply when one exponent is negative?

• The rule does not apply

• The result is always positive

• The rule still applies

• The result is always zero

What is the result of raising a cubed to the negative second power?

• A to the negative 5th power

• A to the negative 6th power

• A to the 6th power

• A to the 5th power

If both exponents are negative, what is the result of multiplying them?

• Zero

• A negative exponent

• The base number

• A positive exponent

What is the equivalent of a negative exponent?

• One over the base with a positive exponent

• The base number

• Zero

• The exponent itself