Understanding Powers and Exponents

Understanding Powers and Exponents

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to solve problems without a calculator in algebra?

It helps in understanding the concepts better.

Calculators are not allowed in exams.

It saves time during tests.

It is a requirement for all math courses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the exponent in a power expression indicate?

The number of times the base is multiplied by itself.

The number to be added to the base.

The number to divide the base by.

The number to be subtracted from the base.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 2^3, what is the base?

3

2

6

8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rule for a negative exponent?

A negative exponent means the base is negative.

A negative exponent means the base is divided by itself.

A negative exponent means the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.

A negative exponent means the base is multiplied by zero.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert a negative exponent to a positive one?

Subtract the exponent from the base.

Add the base to the exponent.

Take the reciprocal of the base and change the exponent to positive.

Multiply the base by the exponent.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 1/2 raised to the 3rd power?

1/2

1/8

1/4

1/6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you divide fractions?

Add the fractions together.

Flip the second fraction and multiply.

Multiply the numerators and denominators.

Subtract the second fraction from the first.

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