Algebra › Dividing powers

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A rule for dividing one power by another
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.A.1
Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 32 × 3–5 = 3–3 = 1/33 = 1/27.

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Multiplication and division
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Dividing powers
A rule for dividing one power by another
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Raising powers to powers
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Negative powers
What does it mean to raise to a NEGATIVE exponent?
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Roots as powers
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Fractional powers
What does it mean to raise to the 2/3 power?
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Distributing roots
Roots are also exponents, so the same rules apply!
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Simplifying roots
Getting smaller numbers under the root
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