Sunday, November 13, 2011

Simplifying exponents

Create an exponent expression that simplifies to 3^-2.  That means a base of 2 and an exponent of -2.  Remember not to repeat someone elses expression.  Feel free to use the rule for multiplying or dividing like bases to create your expression.

35 comments:

  1. Oops, sorry! That should say a base of 3 and an exponent of -2!!!

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  2. Here is my expression: I am not completely sure that it is correct though...

    3^-4 / 3^-2

    IM NOT SURE THOUGH!!!! PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG!!

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  3. 3^6 divided by 3^8 equals 3^2.
    I'm not sure if I'm right or if I could write it like that.
    Also, Melanie, I'm not sure if that's right. I don't think I'm sure what you were thinking of, but, I know you're on the right track. I just don't want to give you the wrong answer while being unmindful. :D

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  4. queensuravi, im pretty sure thats correct and melanie yours is also correct due to my calcuations
    good job

    milana aminova 724

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  5. i think the answer to mrs norwich's question is...

    3^1/3^3
    this is the right answer because if you subtract 1-3, it would = -2 and the base stays the same, which is three. thats why the answer is 3^-2

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  6. Great job girls! All of you are correct!

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  7. Thank guys but i still need one more opinion on my post. Also queensuravi99 is. Sorry, Thanks any way!!

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  8. oh thanks ms. norwhich! sorry i didnt see that comment before i wrote mine...

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  9. My expression is...

    3^2/3^4 = 3^-2

    Explanation - I did my answer by subtracting 2-4. Then, I did keep, change, change, and it was 2+-4 which equals -2.

    ~Vita Davydov 724.

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  10. oh and i meant to say WHO is queensuravi99 sorry again!!

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  11. I would like to also comment on Vita's post. I like the way that you presented your thoughts. It was very organized, short and simple. It was very easy for me to understand :) Good Job!!

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  12. For the question, a possible answer could be 3^500/3^502 = 3^-2

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  13. I would like to comment on Andrews post. I think that it is very simple. Even though it may be correct, i think it would be better for you to challenge yourself a bit more.

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  14. I say that a good expression to use is 3^28 divided by 3^30. Another expression to use is 3^-98x3^96. -98 + 96 equals -2. Also, 28-30 equals -2. Then you just use 3 as your base and keep it the same.

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  15. I like Milana's answer because it is very accurate and detailed, and it shows why she got her answer. Although, I'd like to tell Milana to think of a more innovative expression, because her answer was easy as pie. Something more challenging, which can get the mind in a twist, like my problem.

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  16. Oops, sorry! That should say a base of 3 and an exponent of -2!!!Oops, sorry! That should say a base of 3 and an exponent of -2!!!Oops, sorry! That should say a base of 3 and an exponent of -2!!!

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  17. Sorry for spamming. I just wanted to try it out somewhere where it won't cause any problems.

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  18. Sorry for repeating my questions but can queensuravi99 please reveal her identity?? or someone who knows who she is...

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  19. 3^16/3^18=3^-2

    3^16/3^18 is 3^-2, because when you multiply exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponent. You have to do 16-18, which is -2, and you keep the base. The answer will be 3^-2.

    I think queensuravi99 is suravi from class 723 (my class)

    Alice 723

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  20. Ohh on wonder i dont know her, lol kk thx

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  21. 3^10 - 3^12=3^-2

    The way i got this answer would be by subtracting the exponents which is 10 and 12 and that will give me a negative 2. You keep the base the same and the answer would be 3^-2.

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  22. I would like to comment on Alina's answer. Alina I really like how you explained your expression thoroughly and I understood it very well. Fantastic Job!! ;)

    ~Vita.

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  23. Sorry Melanie, I didn't come to Honors Math in a while. I'm Suravi Paul from 723, which Alice already mentioned. Sorry!!!!

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  24. its ok! I know who you r now anyways :DDD

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  25. when will there be a new question to answer?

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  26. idk thats what i was wondering and also, did these ec points count toward the 4th post test?

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  27. Melanie, I don't think that she added the extra credit points. But I am not sure we should double check that with her tomorrow.

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  28. This question doesn't exactly have to do with this post. But, for the carousel project on step 6, do you mean carousel rides, or the circles on the ride? Thanks

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  29. I just posted a new question. I have not added extra credit points yet. You can get a maximum of 5 points - this included. Some learning has to be just for the sake of learning:)
    Elvira...not exactly sure what you are asking. It is really the same thing. The ride is going around the circle.

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