Negative Exponents: Multiplication Involving Negative Exponents
This clip explains negative exponents and how to deal with them. "Think of the whole business as a fraction with a denominator of 1," the clip states. "Then, to change the sign of the exponent, just invert the fraction." The clip notes that, "
this...
Negative Exponents: Expanded Notation and Negative Exponents
This clip explains the use of negative exponents in expanded notation as a way of getting rid of fractions. As an example, the clip states that, "
7 times 1 over 10 becomes 7 times 10 to the power of negative 1. 8 times 1 over 10 to the power of 2 ...
Negative Exponents: Division Involving Negative Exponents
This clip explains that, when it comes to division involving negative exponents, if the bases are the same, we just subtract exponents. The clip illustrates this rule with a number of examples including 4 to the power of 9 divided by 4 to the power ...
Negative Exponents: Summary: Negative Exponents
This clip summarizes the lesson on negative exponents. It explains that when we say 4 to the power of negative 2, it means 1 over 4 to the power of 2. "If we think of the original number as a fraction with a denominator of 1," the clip states, "...w...
Negative Exponents: Basics of Working With Exponents, The
This clip explains the terms "exponent," "base" and "power," as well as the concept of exponents as a shortcut for multiplying a number by itself one or more times.