Apply a negative exponent using patterns and rules

Apply a negative exponent using patterns and rules

In this lesson you will learn how to apply a negative exponent by exploring patterns and making connections to rules you know.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

STANDARDS

CCSS.8.EE.A.1 Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 3² × (3⁻⁵) = (3⁻³) = 1/3³ = 1/27.

TEKS.A1.11.B simplify numeric and algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents, including integral and rational exponents.

IN.8.NS.3 Given a numeric expression with common rational number bases and integer exponents, apply the properties of exponents to generate equivalent expressions.

VA.EO.A.2.a applying the laws of exponents to perform operations on expressions;

FL.MAFS.8.EE.1.1 Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 3² × (3⁻⁵) = (3⁻³) = 1/3³ = 1/27.