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Exponential Expressions

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Exponential Expressions

Solve each expression to unlock the next clue. Assume variables are nonzero when dividing. Show your work for multi-step problems.

Unlock the Rules

Use exponent rules to simplify each expression.

1.Simplify 4³ × 4². Write your answer as a power.
2.A lock accepts the value of (3²)³. Which value opens it?
  • 3⁵ = 243
  • 3⁶ = 729
  • 6³ = 216
  • 9⁶ = 531,441
3.Simplify 7⁸ ÷ 7³. Write your answer as a power.
4.True or false: (mn)⁴ = m⁴n⁴. Correct the statement if it is false.
TrueFalse
5.The keypad asks for the value of 9⁰. Enter the correct number.

Crack the Multi-Step Codes

Simplify carefully. Remember to follow multiplication and division from left to right when they appear together.

6.Simplify (2x³)⁴. Give the coefficient and variable part.
7.A code is represented by x⁸ ÷ x² × x³. Simplify it, working from left to right.
8.Simplify (a²b³)² ÷ (ab)². Show how the exponents of both variables change.
9.An entry code follows (3²)³ × 3¹. Simplify the expression as one power of 3.

Final Challenge

Use what you know about powers to solve the last clues.

10.The final lock shows 2ˣ = 64. What is the value of x? Explain how you know.
11.Write 81 as a power of 3 and as a power of 9.

2 printable pages

  • Exponential Expressions, page 1 of 2: Unlock the Rules, Crack the Multi-Step Codes

    Page 1

  • Exponential Expressions, page 2 of 2: Final Challenge

    Page 2

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