Flip the fraction and continue. Given a fraction raised to a negative power, the narrator shows pupils two methods of simplifying the expression. Using different properties of negative exponents, the he demonstrates that either method arrives at the same solution.

Concepts

exponents, negative exponents, integer exponents, properties of exponents, fractions, simplifying expressions, simplifying

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class develop more examples that use the same properties

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should be familiar with properties of exponents for whole numbers
• Assumes individuals are comfortable with finding reciprocals

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a list of the exponent rules
• Uses colors to show using the negative exponent property

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 8.EE.A.1 HSN-RN.A.2 MP1 MP6 MP7