Learning the basics of the rules of exponents product quotient negative

The video tutorial covers simplifying rational expressions using the rules of exponents. It begins with an introduction to rational expressions and the importance of understanding exponent rules. The teacher explains the product rule, which involves adding exponents when multiplying like bases, and the quotient rule, which involves subtracting exponents when dividing like bases. The tutorial also covers negative exponents, explaining how they represent reciprocal values, and the concept of raising a number to the power of zero, which equals one. Throughout, the teacher emphasizes the importance of writing down these rules for reference.

Describe what a negative exponent represents.

How can you rewrite a negative exponent in a positive form?

What is the result of raising any number to the power of 0?