Question 12 on the MAT0020/24C Beginning Algebra State Exam
Simplify Exponential Expressions (Positive Integer Exponents)
12. Simplify:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution:
Simplify:
Know the exponent rules:
Exponent Rules:
The first step using order of operations is to complete the exponents using exponent rules.
The next step is to combine like terms using exponent rules.
The solution is:
Practice Problems for Question 12
Simplify Exponential Expressions (Positive Integer Exponents)
1. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
2. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
3. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
4. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
Solutions:
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. a