How to simplify an expression with rational powers by applying power to quotient rule

The video tutorial covers rational exponents, focusing on the power to product rule and negative exponents. It explains how to convert negative exponents to positive and apply the power to product rule to expressions. The tutorial also demonstrates calculating powers and simplifying expressions using these rules.

What is the first step to handle negative exponents in an expression?

• Subtract them from the base

• Add them to the base

• Rewrite them as positive

• Ignore them

What does the power to product rule help you do?

• Distribute a power across a product

• Subtract exponents

• Divide exponents

• Add exponents

When applying the power to product rule, what must you do with the power?

• Divide it by each term

• Distribute it to each term

• Multiply it by each term

• Add it to each term

According to the power rule, what should you do when an exponent is raised to another power?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Divide the exponents

What is the result of multiplying 1/3 by 4 according to the power rule?

• 4/3

• 1/12

• 1/4

• 3/4