Questions and Answers
What is the result of the Product of Powers Rule (b^3 * b^2)?
What is the result of the Quotient of Powers Property of Exponents (x^6 / x^5)?
x^1
What is the expression for (a^m)^n using the Power of a Power Property of Exponents?
(a^mn)
What is the result of xb raised to c, using the Power of a Product Property?
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What is the result of (1/2)^2 using the Power of a Quotient Property?
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What must you do if you have a negative exponent in the numerator of a fraction?
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What is the result of the expression ((x+2)^2)^3?
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What is the simplified form of −(3x)^2?
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What is the reciprocal of b^-1?
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What is the reciprocal of b^1?
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ANY NUMBER (POSITIVE OR _____________) raised to the 0th power =
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What does GEMDAS stand for in the Order of Operations?
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A^-3 / a^-4 = a / 1
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What is the fraction form of 3^-1?
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Study Notes
Properties of Exponents
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Product of Powers Rule: When multiplying exponents with the same base, add the exponents (e.g., (b^3 \cdot b^2 = b^{3+2} = b^5)).
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Quotient of Powers Property: When dividing exponents with the same base, subtract the exponents (e.g., (\frac{x^6}{x^5} = x^{6-5} = x^1)).
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Power of a Power Property: Raising a power to another power involves multiplying the exponents (e.g., ((a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n})).
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Power of a Product Property: To find a power of a product, apply the exponent to each factor individually and multiply (e.g., ((xb)^c = x^c \cdot b^c)).
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Power of a Quotient Property: When calculating the power of a quotient, find the power of both the numerator and the denominator, then divide them (e.g., ((\frac{1}{2})^2 = \frac{1^2}{2^2})).
Negative Exponents and Reciprocals
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Negative Exponent Rule: Move a base with a negative exponent from the numerator to the denominator and convert the exponent to positive (e.g., (a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n})).
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Reciprocal of Negative Exponent: The reciprocal of (b^{-1}) is (1/b^1) which simplifies to (1/b).
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Reciprocal of Positive Exponent: The reciprocal of (b^1) is (1/b^{-1}).
Special Cases and Simplifications
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Any Number to the Zeroth Power: Any non-zero number raised to the zero power equals one, including negative numbers (e.g., (x^0 = 1)).
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Order of Operations (GEMDAS): The correct order for solving expressions is Grouping, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction.
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Simplifying Expressions: For example, (-(3x)^2) simplifies to (-9x^2).
Truth Statements and Expressions
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Verification of Expressions: The statement ( \frac{a^{-3}}{a^{-4}} = \frac{a}{1} ) is FALSE.
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Example of Power Calculation: (((x + 2)^2)^3) simplifies to ((x + 2)^{2 \cdot 3} = (x + 2)^6).
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Fraction Formality: An example of converting to fractional form is (3^{-1} = \frac{1}{3}).
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Test your understanding of key exponent rules with this flashcard set for Algebra 1 Unit 1. Covering the Product of Powers Rule and the Quotient of Powers Property, these cards will help reinforce your learning. Perfect for review during weeks 3 and 4 of the unit.