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Day 1. 1. 2. 3. 6. 4. 5. Evaluate each expression for a = 2, b = -1, and c = .5. 7. 8. 9. 8.1 Zero and Negative Exponents. I can simplify expressions with zero and negative exponents. Exponents Activity. Worksheet Discuss in groups of three Go over as a class in 10 minutes.
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Day 1 1. 2. 3. 6. 4. 5. Evaluate each expression for a = 2, b = -1, and c = .5. 7. 8. 9.
8.1 Zero and Negative Exponents I can simplify expressions with zero and negative exponents.
Exponents Activity • Worksheet • Discuss in groups of three • Go over as a class in 10 minutes
8.1 Zero and Negative Exponents. x is the exponent b is the base
Negative Exponent Property For every nonzero number b and integer x, To get rid of a negative exponent, move the base to the other part of the fraction and make the exponent positive.
Zero as an Exponent Property For every nonzero number b, Any number or expression raised to the power of zero is equal to 1.
Evaluate the Expression for m = 2 and t = -3. Simplify first method Substitute first method
Simplify the Following Examples. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13.
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