ISEE Upper Level Math : Numbers and Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :How To Divide Exponents

Simplify:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Based on the quotient rule for exponents, we know that for any non-zero numberand any integersand,

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我们也知道,任何非零的数字raised to the power ofis.

Example Question #2 :How To Divide Exponents

Simplify:

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Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power ofis equal to.

Now factor:

Example Question #31 :Exponents

Evaluate:

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The expression is undefined.

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Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power ofis equal to.

Example Question #92 :Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

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Explanation:

Based on the quotient rule for exponents, we know that, for any non-zero numberand any integersand,

.

例子问题# 93:Numbers And Operations

Simplify:

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Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power:

The power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, we need to multiply the exponents, i.e.

,

whereandare real numbers.

Example Question #94 :Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

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Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power:

The power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, we need to multiply the exponents, i.e.

.

Example Question #531 :Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

Simplify:

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The Negative Exponent Rule says.

Example Question #532 :Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

Evaluate:

Assume variables are non-zero.

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Explanation:

We know that any non-zero number raised to the power ofis equal to.

Example Question #97 :Numbers And Operations

Evaluate:

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Explanation:

When a fraction is raised to a power, the numerator and the denominator are both raised to that power. In addition, the power rule says that in order to raise a power to a power, multiply the exponents, i.e.

.


Example Question #98 :Numbers And Operations

What is the value of the expression?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When dealing with dividing scientific notation, you can divide the like terms separately. First, divide 4.2 by 7.0. This yields 0.6. Then divide the 10s.because when you divide a term with the same base, you subtract exponents. This gives you a combined answer of. Since this is not in scientific notation, move the decimal over one place to the right so that it will be in the appropriate notation. This gives you.

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