Algebra II : Simple Exponents

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Simple Exponents

Convert  to base 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We know that exponents raised to the negative power will generate fractions. 

We also know that  is divisible by .

 

However, since this a fraction, we then have the following:

Example Question #42 : Simple Exponents

Convert  to base 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If fractions are raised to a positive integer exponents, we know we will generate fractions; however, if a fraction is raised by a negative integer exponent, our answer will be whole number instead.

For example: 

The following rule has been used in this scenario:

 

In this formula,  is a positive exponent raising the base .

We know .

Since we are dealing with a integer and converting to fractional base, we know we need to have a negative exponent.

The answer is:

Example Question #11 : Expressions & Equations

Expand:

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When expanding an exponent, we must multiply the base by itself for the number of indicated by the exponential value.

Example Question #14 : Expressions & Equations

Evaluate: 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When expanding an exponent, we must multiply the base by itself for the number of indicated by the exponential value.

 is expanded out to the following:

The product is .

Example Question #45 : Simple Exponents

Convert  to base .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, we know that .

Apply the power rule of exponents:

We can then write the following expression:

 

Second, we know that 

By applying the same rule, we will get the following expression:

Therefore:

 and  

The answer is .

Example Question #46 : Simple Exponents

Change  to base .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, we know that .

Apply the power rule of exponents:

We can then write the following expression:

 or 

Example Question #47 : Simple Exponents

Convert  to base .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, we know that .

Apply the power rule of exponents:

We can then write the following expression:

Example Question #48 : Simple Exponents

Convert  to base .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, we know that .

Apply the power rule of exponents:

We can then write the following expression:

 

Second, we know that 

By applying the same rule, we will get the following expression:

Therefore:

Simplify and solve for .

The answer is .

Example Question #41 : Simple Exponents

Expand 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When expanding exponents, we repeat the base by the exponential value.

Example Question #42 : Simple Exponents

Expand 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When expanding exponents, we repeat the base by the exponential value.

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