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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 3

Simplifying Expressions
Involving Integral Exponents
Reminders to Learners
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in this module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

About the Module

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
about Simplifying Expressions Involving Integral Exponents. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into 3 lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Simplifying Expressions Involving Positive Integral Exponents:
Product and Quotient Rule
Lesson 2 – Simplifying Expressions Involving Positive Integral Exponents:
Power and Expanded Power Rule
Lesson 3 – Simplifying Expressions Involving Zero and Negative
Exponents

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• apply the laws involving positive, negative and zero integral exponents in simplifying
expressions

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 What I Know (Pre-Test)

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your chosen answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
3−2 𝑎8𝑏 −7
1. What is the simplified form of the expression ?
9−2 𝑎−5𝑏−12
9𝑎13𝑏5 9𝑎18 𝑏5
a. b. c. 9𝑎18 𝑏 5 d. 9𝑎13 𝑏 5
6 6

2. Which of the following is the equivalent of the expression (5−2 )(50 )(53 )?
1 1
a. – 5 b. 5 c. d. −
5 5

𝑑11 𝑓16
3. What is the simplified form of the expression ( )?
𝑑6 𝑓 6
1 𝑑33 𝑓48
a. 𝑑15 𝑓 30 b. c. d. 𝑑 5 𝑓 10
𝑑15 𝑓30 𝑑18 𝑓18

4. What is the product of the given expression involving exponents (−8𝑓 6 𝑔)(−3𝑓 2 𝑔5 )?
a. −11𝑓 8 𝑔6 b. 11𝑓 8 𝑔6 c. 24𝑓 8 𝑔6 d. −24𝑓 8 𝑔6

2 3
5. Which of the following gives us the result if we are to evaluate ( ) ?
3
2 8 6 8
a. b. c. d.
27 27 9 9

6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

46
a. (46 )3 = 49 b. 46 𝑥 43 = 718 c. 40 = 0 d. = 43
43

7. What is the product of the expressions (−9𝑚𝑛3 )2 (3𝑚4 𝑛5 )2?

a. 729𝑚10 𝑛16 b. 242𝑚10 𝑛16 c. 108𝑚8 𝑛12 d. 81𝑚6 𝑛10

(4𝑚3𝑛)(2𝑚2 𝑛5 )
8. Which of the following is the quotient of the expression ?
8𝑚7 𝑛
𝑚2 𝑛5
a. b. c. 𝑚2 𝑛5 d. 𝑚12 𝑛7
𝑛5 𝑚2

9. When dividing powers of the same base, powers are being subtracted in a manner
𝒙𝒎
which is shown in this concept = 𝒙𝒎−𝒏 ONLY when?
𝒙𝒏
a. 𝑚 < 𝑛 b. 𝑚 = 𝑛 c. 𝑚 > 𝑛 d. 𝑚 ≠ 𝑛

10. When raising a quotient to a power, we distribute the power to each component
𝑥 𝑚
of the quotient. Which of the following best displays this concept of ( ) ?
𝑦
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 −𝑚 𝑚𝑥 𝑥𝑚
a. b. c. d.
𝑦𝑚 𝑦 −𝑚 𝑚𝑦 𝑦𝑚

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 Simplifying Expressions Involving
Lesson
Positive Integral Exponents: Product
1
and Quotient Rule

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
o apply the laws involving positive, negative and zero integral exponents in
simplifying expressions

What’s In
❖ Flashback
To recall our past lesson in Grade 7, Second Quarter, you were
taught how to simplify the various expressions involving laws of
exponents which were applied in the multiplication and
division of polynomials, specifically.

Product of Powers Quotient of Powers

(𝒙𝒎 )(𝒙𝒏 ) = 𝒙𝒎+𝒏 𝒙𝒎
= 𝒙𝒎−𝒏 when 𝒎 > 𝒏 or
𝒙𝒏
when multiplying powers 𝒙𝒎 𝟏
of the same base, we add = 𝒏−𝒎 when 𝒏 > 𝒎
𝒙𝒏 𝒙
their powers or exponents when dividing powers of
the same base, we subtract
smaller power from bigger
power

Study the examples below on how the following expressions have been simplified. Also,
try to observe the different solutions of each item.

Given Expression Process of Solving Result

1. (−2𝑏 2 𝑐 3 )2 (−2)2 𝑏 2(2) 𝑐 3(2) 𝟒𝒃𝟒 𝒄𝟔
2. (−3𝑚3 𝑛2 )(−2𝑚4 𝑛6 ) (−3)(−2)𝑚3+4 𝑛2+6 𝟔𝒎𝟕 𝒏𝟖
3. 5𝑑 4 𝑓 6 1𝑑 4−3 𝒅
10𝑑 3 𝑓 9 2𝑓 9−6 𝟐𝒇𝟑
4. 12𝑟 6
2
4𝑟 6−4
2
4𝑟 2
2
42 𝑟 2(2) 𝟏𝟔𝒓𝟒
( 4) ( ) =( ) = 𝟗
9𝑟 3 3 32

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 What’s New
❖ Level Up!

Based on the examples above, how would you answer the following questions relating
to powers or exponents:
1. In what situation you can multiply the exponents?
2. When can exponents be added?
3. In what instance can you subtract exponents?

In other words, what theories or laws of exponents can be used to support your
answer to the questions above as to when we can multiply, add and subtract
exponents?

What Is It

❖ How should I do it?

In order to simplify expressions involving powers or exponents, specifically positive

integral exponents, be familiar and apply the common laws of exponents listed as
follows.

Product Rule
When multiplying powers of the same base, add powers or exponents such that
𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛 are positive integers, in symbols, 𝒙𝒎 ∙ 𝒙𝒏 = 𝒙𝒎+𝒏

Examples:
1. 𝑥 3 ∙ 𝑥 8 = 𝑥 3+8 = 𝒙𝟏𝟏
2. (2𝑟𝑠3 )(𝑠2 𝑡)(4𝑡 7 ) = 8𝑟𝑠3+2 𝑡 1+7 = 𝟖𝒓𝒔𝟓 𝒕𝟖
3. 24 ∙ 22 = 24+2 = 26 = 𝟔𝟒
4. (−3𝑏 2 𝑐)(𝑐 3 𝑑 2 )(−5𝑏 3 𝑐 2 ) = (−3 ∙ −5)𝑏 2+3 𝑐 1+3+2 𝑑 2 = 𝟏𝟓𝒃𝟓 𝒄𝟔 𝒅𝟐
5. (𝑥 2 𝑦)(𝑥 3 𝑦 4 ) = 𝑥 2+3 𝑦 1+4 = 𝒙𝟓 𝒚𝟓

Quotient Rule
When dividing powers of the same base, subtract powers or exponents such that
𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛 are positive integers wherein;
𝒙𝒎 𝒙𝒎 𝟏
a. 𝑚 > 𝑛, in symbols, = 𝒙𝒎−𝒏 b. 𝑚 < 𝑛, in symbols, = 𝒙𝒏−𝒎
𝒙𝒏 𝒙𝒏

Examples:
𝑥5 −3𝑥 2 𝑦 3 1 𝟏
1. = 𝑥 5−3 = 𝒙𝟐 3. = =
𝑥3 −6𝑥 4 𝑦 5 2𝑥 4−2 𝑦 5−3 𝟐𝒙𝟐 𝒚𝟐

−16𝑤 7 𝑟 2 −16𝑤 7−1𝑟 2−1 35

2. = = 𝟒𝒘𝟔 𝒓 4.
33
= 35−3 = 32 = 𝟗
−4𝑤𝑟 −4
𝑥 2 𝑦5
3. = 𝑥 2−1 𝑦 5−3 = 𝒙𝒚𝟐
𝑥𝑦 3

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 What’s More

Activity 3.1: NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Instruction: Simplify the following expressions using the laws of exponents mentioned
above.
A. Product Rule B. Quotient Rule
1. (9𝑚𝑛)(4𝑛2 )(3𝑚2 ) =__________________
1. 4.
2. (5𝑐𝑑 2 )(−2𝑑)(7𝑐 2 𝑑) =________________
3. (4𝑝𝑞 5 )(𝑞4 𝑟)(7𝑟 7 ) = ________________ (6𝑚𝑛3 )2
2. 5. =
4. (−6𝑦𝑧)(−2𝑦 2 )(−4𝑧 4 ) = ______________ 3𝑚4 𝑛5
1
5. (−9𝑝 4 𝑞)(−4𝑝)( 𝑝𝑞 5 ) = ______________ 3.
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What I Need to Remember

In simplifying expressions involving integral exponents using product and quotient

rule, do the following:

Product of Powers Quotient of Powers

𝒙𝒎
= 𝒙𝒎−𝒏 when 𝒎 > 𝒏 or
𝒙𝒏
(𝒙𝒎 )(𝒙𝒏 ) = 𝒙𝒎+𝒏
𝒙𝒎 𝟏
when multiplying powers of the same = when 𝒏 > 𝒎
𝒙𝒏 𝒙𝒏−𝒎
base, add their powers or exponents
when dividing powers of the same base,
subtract smaller power from bigger
power

Simplifying Expressions Involving

Lesson
Positive Integral Exponents: Power
2
Rule and Expanded Power Rule

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
o apply the laws involving positive, negative and zero integral exponents in
simplifying expressions

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 What’s In
❖ Flashback
As part of our review on the previous lesson in Grade 7, second
quarter, you were taught how to simplify the various
expressions involving laws of exponents.

By studying the solutions of examples 1 and 4 from Lesson 1,

you are guided on how these expressions have been simplified
as shown on the table below.

Given Expression Process of Solving Result

1. (−2𝑏 2 𝑐 3 )2 (−2)2 𝑏 2(2) 𝑐 3(2) 𝟒𝒃𝟒 𝒄𝟔
4. 12𝑟 6
2
4𝑟 6−4
2
4𝑟 2
2
42 𝑟 2(2) 𝟏𝟔𝒓𝟒
( 4) ( ) =( ) = 𝟗
9𝑟 3 3 32

What’s New

❖ Level Up!
Based on the examples above, how would you answer the following questions relating
to powers or exponents, like;
1. In what situation wherein we can multiply the exponents?
2. When can exponents be added?
3. In what instance can exponents be subtracted?

In other words, what theories or laws of exponents can be used to support your
answer to the questions above as to when we can multiply, add and subtract
exponents?

What Is It

❖ How should I do it?

In order to simplify expressions involving powers or exponents, specifically positive
integral exponents, be familiar and apply another set of common laws of exponents
listed as follows.

Power Rule
When raising a power to another power, copy the base and multiply the powers or
exponents such that 𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛 are positive integers, in symbols, (𝒙𝒎 )𝒏 = 𝒙𝒎𝒏
Examples:
1. (𝑥 3 )2 = 𝑥 (3)(2) = 𝒙𝟔 4. (32 )3 = 3(2)(3) = 36 = 3 ∙ 3 ∙ 3 ∙ 3 ∙ 3 ∙ 3 = 𝟕𝟐𝟗
2. (6𝑑 3 𝑒)2 = 62 𝑑 (3)(2) 𝑒 2 = 𝟑𝟔𝒅𝟔 𝒆𝟐 5. (3𝑐 3 )2 = 32 𝑐 (3)(2) = (3 ∙ 3)𝑐 6 = 𝟗𝒄𝟔
3. (−4𝑚2 𝑛5 )3 = (−4)3 𝑚(2)(3) 𝑛(5)(3) = (−4 ∙ −4 ∙ −4)𝑚6 𝑛15 = −𝟔𝟒𝒎𝟔 𝒏𝟏𝟓

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Expanded Power Rule: Two Kinds

1. Power of a Product Rule

When raising a product to a power, distribute the power to each component of the
product such that 𝑚 is a positive integer, in symbols, (𝒙𝒚)𝒎 = 𝒙𝒎 𝒚𝒎

Examples:
1. (2𝑎)3 = 23 𝑎3 = (2 ∙ 2 ∙ 2)𝑎3 = 𝟖𝒂𝟑 3. (6𝑥 3 )2 = 62 𝑥 (3)(2) = (6 ∙ 6)𝑥 6 = 𝟑𝟔𝒙𝟔
2. (𝑔2 ℎ3 𝑗 7 )3 = 𝑔(2)(3) ℎ(3)(3) 𝑗 (7)(3) = 𝒈𝟔 𝒉𝟗 𝒉𝟐𝟏 4. (5𝑓 3 )3 (−1𝑓)2 = [53 𝑓 (3)(3) ][(−1)2 𝑓 2 ]
= [(5 ∙ 5 ∙ 5)𝑓 9 ][(−1 ∙ −1)𝑓 2 ]
= [125𝑓 9 ][1𝑓 2 ]
= 125𝑓 9+2 = 𝟏𝟐𝟓𝒇𝟏𝟏

2. Power of a Quotient Rule

When raising a quotient to a power, distribute the power to each component of
𝒙 𝒎 𝒙𝒎
the quotient such that 𝑚 is a positive integer, in symbols, ( ) =
𝒚 𝒚𝒎

Examples:
4 3
𝑥2 𝑥 (2)(4) 𝒙𝟖 2𝑥 23 𝑥 3 (2∙2∙2)𝑥 3 𝟖𝒙𝟑
1. ( ) = = 3. ( 2) =
= (3∙3∙3)𝑦6 =
𝑦 𝑦4 𝒚𝟒 3𝑦 33 𝑦 (2)(3) 𝟐𝟕𝒚𝟔
3
3𝑤 4 34 𝑤 4 (3∙3∙3∙3)𝑤 4 𝟖𝟏𝒘𝟒 −24𝑡 6 −24 6−3 3
2. ( 6 ) = (6)(4) = = 4. ( ) =( 𝑡 )
𝑣 𝑣 𝑣 24 𝒗𝟐𝟒 8𝑡 3 8

= (−3𝑡 3 )3
= (−3)3 𝑡 (3)(3)
= (−3 ∙ −3 ∙ −3)𝑡 9
= −𝟐𝟕𝒕𝟗

What’s More

Activity 3.2: NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Instruction: Simplify the following expressions using the laws of exponents mentioned
above.
A. Power of a Product Rule B. Power of a Quotient Rule

1. (𝑠4 𝑡 2 )3 (𝑠5 𝑡 3 )2
1. 4.
2. (−8𝑚3 𝑛2 )(2𝑚3 𝑛)3

3. (3𝑏 2 𝑐)2 (2𝑏𝑐 3 )3 2. 5.

4. (5𝑟 2 𝑠3 )2 (−2𝑟𝑠2 )3
3.
5. (−3𝑥 2 𝑦 4 )2 (−2𝑥𝑦 3 )3

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 What I Need to Remember

In simplifying expressions involving integral exponents using power of a product

rule, do the following:
a. distribute the power to the components of the product 𝑥𝑦;
b. get the exact value of the base which is expressed as number that have
been raised to a certain power; and
c. for a power raised to another power, get the product of the two powers; and
d. simplify the given expression following the product rule.

In simplifying expressions involving integral exponents using power of a quotient

rule, do the following:
𝑥
a. distribute the power to the components of the quotient ;
𝑦
b. get the exact value of the base which is expressed as number that have
been raised to a certain power; and
c. for a power raised to another power, get the product of the two powers.
d. simplify the given expression following the quotient rule.

Simplifying Expressions Involving

Lesson
Positive Integral Exponents: Zero
3
and Negative Exponent Rule

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
o apply the laws involving positive, negative and zero integral exponents in
simplifying expressions

What’s In
❖ Flashback
As part of our review on our past lesson in Grade 7, Second
Quarter, you were taught how to simplify the various
expressions involving laws of exponents.

By studying the solutions of examples 1 and 2 below, be guided

on how these expressions have been simplified as shown on the
table below.

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 Given Expression Process of Solving Result
1. (−2𝑏 −2 𝑐 −3 )2 (−2)2 𝑏 −2(2) 𝑐 −3(2) = 4𝑏 −4 𝑐 −6 𝟒
𝒃 𝒄𝟔
𝟒

2. 15𝑑 7 𝑓 6 3𝑓 6−6 3𝑓 0 𝟑𝒅𝟐

=
10𝑑 5 𝑓 6 2𝑑 5−7 2𝑑 −2 𝟐

What’s New
❖ Level Up!

Based on the examples above, answer the following questions relating to powers or
exponents:

1. What happen to variables with negative exponent/s? How were they

transformed to positive exponent/s?
2. How about if the exponent becomes zero? What will become to the variable
having zero as an exponent?

In other words, what theories or laws of exponents can be used to support your
answer to the questions above as to when we can make negative exponents become
positive?

What Is It

❖ How should I do it?

In order to simplify expressions involving powers or exponents, specifically zero and

negative integral exponents, be familiar and apply the another set of common laws
of exponents listed as follows.

Zero Power Rule

For any base (except zero) raised to the zero power is equal to one. Also, following
𝒙𝒎
the quotient rule where 𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛 are positive integers, in symbols, = 𝒙𝒎−𝒏 = 𝒙𝟎
𝒙𝒏
only when 𝑚 = 𝑛, therefore, 𝒙𝟎 = 𝟏.
Examples:
1. 𝑦 0 = 𝟏 2. 60 = 𝟏 3. (7𝑎3 𝑏 −1 )0 = 70 𝑎0 𝑏 0 = 𝟏

Negative Power Rule

If a power of a base (variable or constant) on the numerator or denominator is
moved across the fraction bar, the sign of the exponent is changed, in symbols,
𝟏 𝟏
𝒙−𝒎 = 𝒙𝒎 or = 𝒙𝒎
𝒙−𝒎

If the base which is in fraction form and is raised to a negative power, simply
interchange the values of the numerator and denominator then, change the
negative power to a positive one, in symbols,
𝒙 −𝒎 𝒚 𝒎
൬ ൰ =( )
𝒚 𝒙

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Examples:
➢ move the variables together with its exponent
𝑎−2 𝑏−3 𝒄𝟒 𝒅𝟓
1. = 𝒂𝟐𝒃𝟑 across the fraction bar in order to make the exponents
𝑐 −4 𝑑 −5
positive.

𝑥2
−3
𝑦 3 ➢ interchange the values of the numerator and
2. (𝑦) = (𝑥 2 ) denominator then, making the exponent into positive;
𝑦3 ➢ distribute the exponent 3 outside to the values on the
= numerator and denominator; and
𝑥 (2)(3)
𝒚𝟑 ➢ get the product of two exponents / powers on the
= 𝟔 denominator.
𝒙

3. (3𝑥 −2 𝑦)(−2𝑥𝑦 −3 ) ➢ using product rule, multiply the base numbers 3 and
– 2 then, add the exponents of the variables
= −6𝑥 −2+1 𝑦 1−3
x and y;
= −6𝑥 −1 𝑦 −2 ➢ get the sum of the exponents of the variables; and
−𝟔 ➢ move across the fraction bar the variables x and y
=
𝒙𝒚𝟐 together with its exponents to make it positive.

4. (−2𝑥 2 𝑦 −4 )−2 ➢ using power of a product rule, distribute the

= (−2)−2 𝑥 (2)(−2) 𝑦 (−4)(−2) negative exponent 2 to the product (−2𝑥 2 𝑦 −4 );
= (−2)−2 𝑥 −4 𝑦 8 ➢ multiply the two powers of variables x and y;
𝑦8 ➢ move across the fraction bar the two bases, x and
= (−2) in order to make their negative exponents to
(−2)2 𝑥 4
𝑦8 become positive ones while retaining 𝑦 8 on the
= numerator;
(−2 ∙ −2)𝑥 4
𝒚𝟖 ➢ get the square of (−2) and copy 𝑥 4 ; and
= 𝟒 ➢ finalize our answer
𝟒𝒙

1 𝟏 ➢ to make the exponent become positive, simply by

5. 4−2 = =
42 𝟏𝟔
moving it across the denominator; and
➢ don’t leave the numerator as none, but its value is
one then, we get the square of 4 which is 16.

−𝟒𝒙𝟓 ➢ retain (−4) and 𝑥 5 since their exponents are both

6. −4𝑥 5𝑦 −2 =
𝒚𝟐 positive except for y since its exponent is negative, so
it is moved across the denominator to make it
positive.

Remember to use any law of exponent in solving or simplifying

expressions involving powers or exponents that would best fit for our
solution. The shortest possible way would do in order to arrive at the
same exact solution. Ok?

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 What’s More
Activity 3.3: NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Instruction: Simplify the following expressions using the laws of exponents
mentioned above.

Zero and Negative Exponent Rule

4𝑢0 𝑣 3
1. (8𝑡 −6 𝑢3 𝑣 −2 )−2 5. 9. 5𝑥 2 𝑦(2𝑥 4 𝑦 −3 )
3𝑣
2 −2
−6𝑢−5 𝑣 2 −2𝑎3 𝑏2 𝑐0
2. (4𝑥 4 𝑦 −4 𝑧 −8 )3 6. ( 3 ) 10. ( 7 )
−2𝑢4 𝑣 3𝑎2 𝑏3 𝑐

(5𝑟 −2 )(2𝑟 −6 )
3. (8𝑒 −2 𝑓 −5 𝑔6 )−2 7.
7𝑟 5

4. (3𝑥 3 𝑦 4 )0 8. (−3𝑥 5 𝑦 −4 )3

What I Need to Remember

➢ For any base (except zero) when raised to zero exponent, the result is one, in
symbols, 𝑥 0 = 1.
➢ For any base (except zero) when raised to negative exponent, just move the
expression across the fraction bar and the sign of the exponent will be changed,
in symbols,
𝟏 𝟏
𝒙−𝒎 = 𝒎 or = 𝒙𝒎
𝒙 𝒙−𝒎
➢ For any base which is in fraction form and is raised to a negative power, simply
interchange the values of the numerator and denominator then, change the
negative power to a positive one, in symbols,
𝒙 −𝒎 𝒚 𝒎
൬ ൰ =( )
𝒚 𝒙
1 1
Pay attention to this reminder! −𝑥 ≠ for example: −3 ≠
𝑥 3

Take Note: An exponent applies to ONLY the factor (base) it is directly next to unless
parenthesis enclose other factors.

Examples: (−𝟑)𝟐 = (−𝟑)(−𝟑) = 𝟗 is different from −𝟑𝟐 = −(𝟑)(𝟑) = −𝟗

What I Can Do
❖ Extra Challenge

Read carefully the statements and try to answer to the best of your ability.
1. Evaluate (23 )2 and (23 )(22 ) and explain why they are different.
2. Write as a single power and then evaluate.
(−3)7
a. (52 ∙ 58 ) ÷ (53 )2 b. (−3)2 (−3)3
3. Using laws of exponents, simplify and then evaluate: (33 ∙ 3)2 + [(2)5 ÷ (−2)2 ]3

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 Assessment (Post Test)

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your chosen answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

3−2 𝑎8𝑏−7
1. What is the simplified form of the expression ?
9−2 𝑎−10 𝑏−12
9𝑎13 𝑏5 9𝑎18 𝑏5
a. b. c. 9𝑎18 𝑏 5 d. 9𝑎13 𝑏 5
6 6

2. Which of the following is the equivalent of the expression (−4)2 + 70 ?

a. 17 b. 9 c. – 9 d. – 15

𝑑−5 𝑓−8
3. What is the simplified form of the expression ( )?
𝑑6 𝑓6
1 𝑑 𝑓48
33
a. 𝑑15 𝑓 30 b. c. d. 𝑑 5 𝑓 10
𝑑11 𝑓14 𝑑18 𝑓18

4. What is the product of the given expression involving exponents (−8𝑓 9 𝑔3 )(3𝑓 −2 𝑔6 )
a. −11𝑓 8 𝑔6 b. 11𝑓 8 𝑔6 c. 24𝑓 8 𝑔6 d. −24𝑓 7 𝑔9

2 −3
5. Which of the following gives you the result if we are to evaluate ( ) ?
3
27 27 6 8
a. b. c. d.
6 8 9 9

6. How will you write this expression (−8)6 ÷ (−8)3 as a single power?
a. (−8)18 b. (−8)9 c. (−8)3 d. (−8)2

7. What is the product of the expressions (−4𝑚3 𝑛)2 (3𝑚2 𝑛5 )2 ?

a. 144𝑚10 𝑛12 b. −144𝑚10 𝑛12 c. 48𝑚12 𝑛10 d.−48𝑚12 𝑛10

(4𝑚3 𝑛)(2𝑚2 𝑛7 )
8. Which of the following is the quotient of the expression ?
8𝑚−7 𝑛
𝑚2 𝑛5
a. b. c. 𝑚2 𝑛5 d. 𝑚12 𝑛7
𝑛5 𝑚2

9. When dividing powers of the same base, powers are being subtracted in a manner
𝒙𝒎 𝟏
which is shown in this concept = ONLY when ________.
𝒙𝒏 𝒙𝒏−𝒎
a. 𝑚 < 𝑛 b. 𝑚 = 𝑛 c. 𝑚 > 𝑛 d. 𝑚 ≠ 𝑛

10. When raising a quotient to a power, distribute the power to each component of
𝑥 𝑚
the quotient. Which of the following best displays this concept of ( ) ?
𝑦
𝑥𝑚 𝑥 −𝑚 𝑚𝑥 𝑥𝑚
b. b. c. d.
𝑦𝑚 𝑦 −𝑚 𝑚𝑦 𝑦𝑚

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Activity No. 3.2
A.
1. 𝑠22 𝑡 12
2. −64𝑚12 𝑛5
3. 72𝑏 7 𝑐 11
4. −200𝑟 7 𝑠12
5. −72𝑥 7 𝑦 17
B.
25𝑐 2
1.
𝑑4
−64𝑠 18
2.
𝑡 9 𝑟 15
𝑑12
Activity No. 3.3 3.
8𝑒 3
A.
4𝑑22 𝑓12
𝒕𝟏𝟐𝒗𝟒
4.
1. (8𝑡 −6 𝑢3 𝑣 −2 )−2 = 8−2 𝑡 (−6)(−2)𝑢(3)(−2)𝑣 (−2)(−2) = 𝑐 36
𝟔𝟒𝒖𝟔
5. 𝑑15 𝑓 30
𝟔𝟒𝒙𝟏𝟐
2.
𝒚𝟏𝟐𝒛𝟐𝟒
Activity No. 3.1
𝟏𝟎
𝒆𝟒 𝒇 A.
3. (8𝑒 −2 𝑓 −5 𝑔6 )−2 = 8−2 𝑒 (−2)(−2) 𝑓 (−5)(−2) 𝑔(6)(−2) =
𝟔𝟒𝒈𝟏𝟐 1. 108𝑚3 𝑛3
4. 1 2. −70𝑐 3 𝑑 4
4𝑢0 𝑣 3 4(1)𝑣 3 𝟒𝒗𝟐 3. 28𝑝𝑞 9 𝑟 8
5. = =
3𝑣 3𝑣 𝟑 4. −48𝑦 3 𝑧 5
9 5. 12𝑝6 𝑞 6
6.
4𝑢18 𝑣 2
B.
(5𝑟 −2 )(2𝑟 −6 ) (5∙2)𝑟 −2−6 10𝑟 −8 10 𝟏𝟎
7. = = = = 7𝑦 9
7𝑟 5 7𝑟 5 7𝑟 5 7𝑟 5+8 𝟕𝒓𝟏𝟑 1.
𝑥5
−27𝑥 15
8. 𝑎3 𝑏2 𝑐
𝑦 12 2.
−1
2𝑥 4 (5∙2)𝑥 2+4 𝑦 𝟏𝟎𝒙𝟔
9. 5𝑥 2 𝑦(2𝑥 4 𝑦 −3 ) = (5𝑥 2 𝑦) ( )= = 3. 3𝑑 7 𝑒 2
𝑦3 𝑦3 𝒚𝟐
4. −2𝑠3
9𝑏2 𝑐 14
10. 12𝑛
4𝑎2 5.
𝑚2
required.
Remember: This portion of the module contains all the answers. Your HONESTY is
Answer Key
 References

Websites
“Exponent Rules and Practice,” files PDF, accessed
September 4, 2020, https://www.mcckc.edu/
“Rules of Exponents Guided Notes,” files PDF, accessed
September 5, 2020, https://www.paulding.k12.ga.us
“Exponent Rules Review Worksheet,” files PDF, accessed
September 5, 2020, https://www.worc-alc.org

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You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:

1. Make sure every answer sheet has your

▪ Name
▪ Grade and Section
▪ Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as
agreed with your teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you AND return them at
the end of the school year or whenever
face-to-face interaction is permitted.

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