Simplify an expression by applying a negative power to power to product rule

Simplify an expression by applying a negative power to power to product rule

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions using the rules of exponents. It begins with an introduction to the concept of exponents and then demonstrates how to convert negative exponents into positive ones by rewriting them in the denominator. The tutorial further explains the power to product rule, which allows distributing a power across numbers separated by multiplication or division. Finally, the video walks through the complete simplification process, resulting in a simplified expression.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial expression that needs to be simplified in the video?

4G raised to the second power

G raised to the fourth power

4G raised to the third power

4G raised to the negative third power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a negative exponent be converted into a positive one?

By multiplying the base by 2

By rewriting the expression in the denominator

By rewriting the expression in the numerator

By adding 1 to the exponent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the power to product rule used for?

To add exponents of the same base

To multiply exponents of different bases

To distribute a power among numbers separated by a product or quotient

To subtract exponents of the same base

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of simplifying 4 cubed?

128

16

32

64

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final simplified expression for 4G raised to the negative third power?

1 over 4G cubed

64G cubed

4G cubed

1 over 64G cubed