Question 12 on the MAT0020/24C Beginning Algebra State Exam

Simplify Exponential Expressions (Positive Integer Exponents)

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