MODULE 1, LESSON 5

NEGATIVE EXPONENTS AND THE LAWS OF EXPONENTS

Objective
You will know the definition of a number
raised to a negative exponent. You will also
simplify and write equivalent expressions
that contain negative exponents.
What does this mean?

What does this
equal?
What do you think
that 3
-5
means? What
does the negative
exponent mean?
3
-5
is a fraction. It is
the reciprocal of 3
5
.
Take a look at Exercise 1.
Complete
Exercises 2 10
independently.
With a partner,
complete Exercises
11 and 12.
Try Exercise 13 with a
partner.
Complete your Exit
Ticket.