GCSE Maths - Powers, Roots and Fractional Indices

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What is the estimated value of $6.5^{2}$?

  • 50
  • 40 (correct)
  • 36
  • 45

The square root of 14 is closer to 3 than it is to 4.

False (B)

Estimate the value of $√39$.

6

The estimated value of $√18.2$ is approximately ____.

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Match the following expressions with their estimated values:

<p>$6.32$ = About 40 $√35$ = About 6 $√140$ = About 12 $√61$ = About 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $7^3$?

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The expression $5^{-2}$ equals to $ rac{1}{25}$.

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What is the product of $4^4$ and $4^2$?

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The expression $2^{-3}$ can be rewritten as __________.

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Match the following powers with their results:

<p>5^4 = 625 3^3 = 27 2^5 = 32 4^2 = 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

The base can be negative when dealing with powers.

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What is the simplified form of $11^{-4}$?

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$9^{-2} = rac{1}{81}$ is true.

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What is the result of simplifying $( rac{1}{5^5})^{-1}$?

<p>$5^5$</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expression $2^{3} imes 2^{-2}$ simplifies to $2^{______}$.

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Which of the following expressions represents a perfect square?

<p>$ rac{64}{16}$ (A), $8^2$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to simplify $3^0$.

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To simplify $64^{-1/2}$, the result is $ rac{1}{______}$.

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Match the expression with its simplified form:

<p>$27^{ rac{1}{3}}$ = $3$ $4^{-1}$ = $ rac{1}{4}$ $16^{ rac{1}{4}}$ = $2$ $x^3 imes x^{-1}$ = $x^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Estimating square root of 14

Determining an approximate value for the square root of 14.

Estimating square root of a number

Finding an approximate value of a square root by positioning the number between two perfect squares.

Estimating 6.5²

Finding an approximate value for the square of 6.5.

Estimating square root of 39

Approximating the value of √39.

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Estimating square root of 140

Approximating the value of √140.

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Calculate 7³

Find the value of 7 multiplied by itself three times.

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Calculate 4⁴

Find the value of 4 multiplied by itself four times.

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Calculate 2⁻³

Find the reciprocal (1/x) of 2 to the power of 3

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Calculate 5⁻⁴ / 4

Calculate the value of 5 to the power of -4, then divide by 4

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Fractional Exponent

An exponent that is a fraction indicates a root and a power.

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Negative Exponent

A negative exponent means to take the reciprocal of the base.

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Calculate 0.5⁵

Find the value of 0.5 multiplied by itself five times.

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Calculate 3²/⁵

Calculate the value of 3 squared, then find the 5th root of the result.

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Simplify 9^2

Evaluating 9 raised to the power of 2 results in 9 multiplied by itself, which equals 81.

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Simplify 12^-2

12 raised to the power of -2 is equal to 1/(12^2) = 1/144.

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Simplify 4^2/3

This involves raising 4 to the power of 2, then taking the cube root of the result. The order of operations is key.

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Simplify 27^-3

27 raised to the power of -3 is equivalent to 1 / (27^3).

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Simplify 64^-12

64 raised to the power of -12 is equivalent to 1 / (64^12).

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Simplify 9^-12

9 to the power of -12 equals 1 / 9^12.

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Simplify 7^−3/8

7 raised to the power of -3 over 8 means to raise 7 to the power of -3 and then divide by 8.

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Simplify 16^-4/81

Raise 16 to the power -4 and then divide by 81

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Study Notes

GCSE Maths - Number: Powers, Roots and Fractional Indices

  • Worksheet Focus: This worksheet provides practice questions on powers, roots, and fractional indices.

  • Structure: Each section includes a worked example, a guided example, and further questions for independent practice.

  • Section A: Focuses on calculating powers and roots.

    • Worked Examples: Demonstrates finding powers (e.g., 133) and simplifying expressions with negative exponents (e.g., ()-4/54).
    • Guided Examples: Similar types of problems.
    • Student Practice: Provides basic questions on powers and root calculations. Examples include 73, 44, 56, (2/3)3, (4/5)4, 2-2
  • Section B: Focuses on simplifying expressions with multiple powers.

    • Worked Examples: Show how to simplify expressions like g5 × g3, (q6)11, y9÷ y2.
    • Guided Examples: Similar simplification problems.
    • Student Practice: Includes exercises in simplifying expressions combining powers and division with variable bases like x4x, a3 x a4, r10÷ r1, e4 x e7.
  • Section C: Focuses on higher-level calculations involving simplifying surds, such as square roots

    • Worked Examples: Explain how to simplify a square root by identifying square factors (e.g., √68 =2√17, √625 = 5).
    • Guided Examples: Include similar types with practice problems
    • Student Practice: Problems such as √81, √24, √900, √612, and others.
  • Section D: Focuses on simplifying expressions with fractional or negative indices

    • Worked Examples: Show step-by-step process for problems like 2
    • Guided Examples: Similar types of problems
    • Student Practice: Practice questions involve calculations like 9, 12, and others.
  • Section E: Focuses on estimating the value of square root problems

    • Worked Examples: Demonstrate how to estimate square roots based on nearest perfect squares (e.g., estimating √14).
    • Guided Examples: Provide examples with different numbers.
    • Student Practice: Estimating √39, √35, √140, √18.2, √61, and similar problems.

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