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Negative Exponent: Why Is a^(-1)=1/a?
Follow a pattern to develop an explanation. An engaging video uses the pattern of positive integer exponents to develop an explanation of the rule for negative powers. Using powers of three, each lower power is the previous one divided...
PBS
Human Tree: Dilations
Look at dilations exponentially. Using a fractal from a museum exhibit, the installment from the Math at the Core: Ratios series introduces the term dilation. The presenter points out that dilations can make images either smaller or...
Corbett Maths
Laws of Indices
Laws are meant to be followed, and laws of exponents are no exception! A video presentation outlines the laws of exponents and then provides an example of each. After watching the presentation, learners practice with the included resources.
Corbett Maths
Negative Indices
Don't get negative about exponents. Viewers of an instructional YouTube video learn how to simplify expressions involving negative exponents. They see how to rewrite these expressions using positive exponents and then evaluate using...
Corbett Maths
Fractional Indices
Fractional exponents can be just as powerful as integer exponents. A short YouTube video shows how to deal with rational exponents. It begins with an exploration of exponents that are unit fractions of the form 1/n and then looks at all...
PBS
Real-Life Math | Network Engineer
Learn a bit about binary code. Pupils find out what network engineers do by watching a video in which a real-life engineer explains the math she uses in her job. As an associated activity, they consider how binary numbers work and answer...
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Evaluate and Create Equivalent Exponential Expressions (CC:6.EE.1)
Two to the fourth equals four squared. Scholars work through a word problem to find the equivalent expressions in a bake sale. Then they create another exponential expression to represent the same number.
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Simplify Exponential Expressions - Positive Exponents Only (Example 2)
Simplify the process of simplifying expressions. Scholars use the properties of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions. A brief video takes viewers through the process of using the product, quotient, and power rules to rewrite...
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Simplify Exponential Expressions - Quotient Rule (Example)
Divide and conquer the quotient rule for exponents. A short video shows how to simplify exponential expressions using the quotient rule. The narrator works through several examples on the topic.
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Simplify Quotients with Different Bases and Negative Exponents (Example)
Once pupils are confident solving quotients with negative exponents, they need to learn what happens if they have different bases. A few guided practice problems clarify the processes. The exponent rules start to come together through...
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Quotient and Negative Exponent Properties (Example)
Don't let negative exponents confuse your mathematicians, just remember to flip them to the other side. Observe multiple practice problems solving quotient and negative exponent examples. Step-by-step instructions combined with an...
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Raising Fractions to Powers (Example)
Many people get confused when we combine rules previously used individually. Learn how to combine the fractions rules with exponents, multiplying exponents by exponents, and variables in only a few minutes. Three example problems...
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Quotient Rule of Exponents: Positive and Negative (Example)
If you harness negative power, you can make it to the top! This inspirational idea comes from exponent rules. Learn more about applying exponent rules, specifically the quotient and negative exponent rules, through viewing worked examples.
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Evaluate Exponential Expressions (Example)
Exponents create the incredibly growing expression. A video instructor explains the expanding properties of the exponential expression. Expanding the expression helps pupils see how to simplify and evaluate.
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Simplify Exponential Expressions: Product and Power Rule (Example)
See the properties of exponents come alive! Young scholars watch as the video instructor explains the properties of exponents highlighting the product and power rules. He details several examples that your pupils can watch and rewatch to...
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Expanding and Evaluating Exponential Notation (Example)
What do exponential expressions and lungs have in common? They both can expand and contract! A short video lesson shows how to expand exponential expressions. Examples include those with and without parentheses.
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Properties of Exponents
Exponents can be powerful! A thorough video lesson explains all of the properties of exponents. The video instructor provides both general and specific examples of each property.
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A Discussion: Zero to the Power of Zero - 0^0
What's the value of 0^0? It turns out that there's a bit of controversy. A short YouTube video describes different interpretations of the value of the expression. It shows the case for 0^0 being undefined and the case for 0^0 being equal...
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Exponential Notation
Exponents can be powerful, if only you know how to use them. A short YouTube video describes how to use exponential notation to represent repeated multiplication. It also shows how to evaluate or simplify exponential expressions.
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Write Repeated Multiplication Using Exponents (Example)
Strengthen your classes' understanding of an exponent before tackling its properties. A quick video lesson reviews the role of an exponent by rewriting expressions with repeated multiplication. Learners watch as the instructor explains...
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Zero Exponent Property (Example)
Zero in on a commonly mistaken property. The video instructor shows several examples of expressions raised to the power of zero. Each example incorporates a different exponent property and highlights common misconceptions.
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The Zero Exponent
Why does an exponent of zero result in a value of one? Give your classes a concrete explanation for this property that many struggle to remember. A video lesson provides an explanation and provides examples of exponential expressions...
Socratica
Using Scientific Notation
Scientists and engineers in every field use scientific notation. The Socratica video explains what scientific notation is and why people use it. Then, it offers examples of how to convert a number into and out of scientific notation....
Krista King Math
Derivative of x^x
Use this trick to find the derivative of x raised to the x power. The video shows how to find a complicated derivative by rewriting the function using properties of logarithms. After rewriting the function, the derivative is simply...