Using the reciprocal of a fraction to rewrite an expression with a positive power

The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions using properties of exponents. It begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by a step-by-step guide on removing parentheses and negative exponents. The instructor demonstrates the power to quotient rule and the power rule, emphasizing the importance of handling negative exponents correctly. The tutorial concludes with the final steps to achieve a fully simplified expression.

What is the first step recommended when simplifying expressions with exponents?

• Remove parentheses

• Apply the power rule

• Remove negative exponents

• Divide the terms

When using the power to quotient rule, what should you do with the power?

• Add it to the numerator

• Subtract it from the denominator

• Apply it to both the numerator and the denominator

• Ignore it

How do you handle a power raised to another power?

• Add the powers

• Multiply the powers

• Subtract the powers

• Divide the powers

What is the result of simplifying Y to the power of negative 2 raised to the power of negative 2?

• Y to the power of 4

• Y to the power of -4

• Y to the power of 0

• Y to the power of 2

How do you rewrite a negative exponent in the numerator?

• Add it to the denominator

• Multiply it by the denominator

• Rewrite it in the denominator

• Leave it as is