Exploring Rules Of Exponents Worksheet Page 6
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7Table 5
Negative Power Property
Write each quotient in expanded form and simplify it. Then apply the quotient
property of exponents. The first one has been done for you.
Original
Expanded Form
Single Power
Quotient
−
−
=
2
2 4
2
3i3
3i 3
1
3
3
3
1)
=
=
2
3i3i3i3
3i 3i3i3
4
3
3
7
k
2)
9
k
5
d
3)
8
d
3
x
4)
11
x
A. Based on the patterns you observe, write a shortcut in your own words for how to
arrive at the Single Power column.
B. Using the statement you wrote, write the shortcut algebraically.
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= ______________
Negative Power Proper for exponents
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