ISEE Upper Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : How To Divide Exponents

Simplify:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Based on the quotient rule for exponents, we know that for any non-zero number  and any integers  and ,

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We also know that any non-zero number raised to the power of is .

Example Question #1 : How To Divide Exponents

Simplify:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power of is equal to

Now factor:

Example Question #31 : Exponents

Evaluate:

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The expression is undefined.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power of is equal to .

 

Example Question #531 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

Evaluate:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Based on the quotient rule for exponents, we know that, for any non-zero number  and any integers  and

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Example Question #93 : Numbers And Operations

Simplify:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power:

The power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, we need to multiply the exponents, i.e. 

,

where and are real numbers. 

 

Example Question #11 : How To Divide Exponents

Evaluate:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power:

The power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, we need to multiply the exponents, i.e.

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Example Question #41 : Exponents

Simplify:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The Negative Exponent Rule says .

 

Example Question #42 : Exponents

Evaluate:

Assume variables are non-zero.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power of is equal to .

Example Question #97 : Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power. In addition, the power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, multiply the exponents, i.e.

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Example Question #41 : Exponents

What is the value of the expression ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When dealing with dividing scientific notation, you can divide the like terms separately. First, divide 4.2 by 7.0. This yields 0.6. Then divide the 10s. because when you divide a term with the same base, you subtract exponents. This gives you a combined answer of . Since this is not in scientific notation, move the decimal over one place to the right so that it will be in the appropriate notation. This gives you .

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