Simplifying an exponent using the power to power rule and rational powers

The video tutorial covers key exponent rules, including handling negative exponents by converting them to reciprocals, rewriting rational powers as roots, and multiplying exponents when raised to another power. An example problem is solved to demonstrate these rules in practice, emphasizing the importance of remembering these fundamental concepts.

What is the first rule regarding numbers raised to negative exponents?

How can a number with a rational power be rewritten?

What happens when you raise an exponent to another exponent?

What is the result of 27 raised to the negative first power?

Why is it important to remember exponent rules?