Simplifying Exponent Expressions
Grade 8th Grade · Math · 45 min· Teks
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can simplify expressions using the product, quotient, and power of a power laws of exponents.
Warm-Up Video
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Simplifying expressions using the Laws of Exponents
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When dividing the same base raised to different powers, you can subtract the exponents to simplify the expression.
- 2
A negative exponent can be eliminated by moving the term to the opposite part of the fraction (numerator to denominator or vice versa).
- 3
When raising a product to a power, apply the exponent to each factor within the parentheses.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the expression (a⁴b⁻²)³ completely, ensuring no negative exponents in your final answer. Show all steps.”
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