Integer Exponents Part 1
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Lesson Summary:
In this lesson, Professor Perez teaches about integer exponents and how to use them. He starts with simple problems, like multiplying numbers by variables, and gradually moves on to more complicated ones, including negative exponents and rational expressions. He emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the base of the exponent and understanding the rules for dividing with the same base. By the end of the lesson, students will have a solid understanding of how to work with integer exponents.
Lesson Description:
Learn about exponents and how to use them.
Created by and copyright of Larry Perez. Funded by the state of California through Saddleback College. More information on videos, resources, and lessons at Algebra2Go.
Questions answered by this video:
- What is the difference between 3x and x^3?
- What is the difference between (xy)^3 and xy^3?
- What is the difference between (-3)^2 and -3^2?
- What are the rules for exponents?
- What does a negative exponent mean?
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Staff Review
This video explains what an exponent is and how to use them in problems. This is a beginning lesson that explains some common misconceptions with exponents. Rules for exponents and several examples are shown also. -
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