Question 14 on the MAT0020/24C Beginning Algebra State Exam
Simplify Exponential Expressions (Positive, Neg. and Zero Integer Exp.)
14. Simplify:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution:
Simplify:
Know your exponent rules.
Exponent Rules:
The first step is to simplify the 0 exponent.
The next step is to simplify using the exponent rules.
The answer is:
Practice Problems for Question 14
Simplify Exponential Expressions (Positive, Neg. and Zero Integer Exp.)
Solutions Below
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. a 3. d 4. c