Exploring Negative Exponents
Grade 9th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can simplify expressions with negative exponents using the rules of exponents.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 9:22
Exponent properties involving quotients (examples) | 8th grade | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator.
- 2
a⁻ᵇ is equal to 1/aᵇ.
- 3
When raising a quotient to a power, apply the power to both the numerator and the denominator.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the expression: x⁴ / x⁷. Express your answer with a positive exponent.”
Teacher Guide
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