Negative Exponents and Multiplication

In this video, Shaun Ian explains the negative exponent rule, demonstrating how to convert negative exponents into positive ones by moving them between the numerator and denominator. He provides examples with whole numbers and fractions, illustrating the process of making exponents positive. The video concludes with a summary and encouragement to subscribe for more math content.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Zero exponents

• Positive exponents

• Fractional exponents

• Negative exponents

How can you make a negative exponent positive?

• Move it to the denominator

• Subtract 1 from the exponent

• Add 1 to the exponent

• Multiply by zero

What is 4 to the power of negative 2 equal to?

• 1/16

• 1/4

• 4

• 16

What is the result of 1 over 4 to the power of negative 2?

• 16

• 1/4

• 4

• 1/16

If you have 1 over 6 to the power of negative 2, what is the result?

• 1/36

• 36

• 1/6

• 6

What happens to a negative exponent in the denominator?

• It stays the same

• It becomes positive in the numerator

• It becomes zero

• It doubles

What is the result of 6 to the power of negative 2?

• 6

• 1/6

• 1/36

• 36

How do you handle a negative exponent in a multiplication expression?

• Ignore the negative sign

• Add the exponents

• Move the base to the opposite side of the fraction

• Subtract the exponents

What is the result of 7 times negative 5 to the power of negative 2?

• 5/7

• 7/5

• 25/7

• 7/25

What is the result of 7 times negative 5 squared?

• 7/25

• 25/7

• 7/5

• 5/7