Algebra II : Exponents

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Example Questions

Example Question #150 : Multiplying And Dividing Exponents

Divide:  

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Explanation:

In order to divide, we will first need to change the bases of both terms.

Both terms can be rewritten as base five.

Now that bases are common, we can subtract the powers and the base will be left unchanged.

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Example Question #481 : Exponents

Evaluate: 

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When multiplying exponents, we just add the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #482 : Exponents

Evaluate: 

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When multiplying exponents, we just add the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #483 : Exponents

Simplify: 

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When dividing exponents, we just subtract the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #484 : Exponents

Simplify: 

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When dividing exponents, we just subtract the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #155 : Multiplying And Dividing Exponents

Solve the exponents:  

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To simplify, we will need to convert all bases to a common base to apply exponent properties.

We can rewrite each term using the powers of two.

Simplify the exponents.  Since powers of same bases are multiplied, the powers can be added.

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Example Question #156 : Multiplying And Dividing Exponents

Divide:  

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Simplify the negative exponents by rewriting the terms as fractions.

Divide the complex fractions.

Reduce this fraction.

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Example Question #157 : Multiplying And Dividing Exponents

Divide the exponents:  

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Change the base of the numerator and denominator.

They both can be rewritten as a base of two.

Since the bases are similar, we can subtract the exponents.

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Example Question #155 : Simplifying Exponents

Divide:  

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For the common bases that are divided, the exponents can be subtract from numerator to denominator.  

Evaluate the terms.

Since there is no  term on the numerator, we can assume .

Multiply the three terms together.

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Example Question #485 : Exponents

Solve:  

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To be able to add or subtract exponents, we should change the bases so that every base is common.

Four is two squared, and eight is two cubed.  We can rewrite the numbers using base two.

When exponents of the same bases are multiplied, the powers can be added.  When exponents of the same base are divided, their powers can be subtracted.

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