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Mathematics
Quarter 2 - Week 4:
Zero and Negative Integral Exponents
What this Module is About

Have you thought of how scientists measured the length or weight of very tiny objects or
creatures or microscopic organisms such as viruses and bacteria? Have you at some point asked
yourself how computer programmers calculated the increase in the speed and power of
computers over recent years?
Problems on measurement of very small objects involve very small quantities that can be
represented in exponential expressions. Also, problems involving rapid increase of quantities can
be represented by exponents.
In your previous lessons, you have encountered exponents. Exponents provide you with a
convenient way to represent and work with very large and very small numbers. In this module,
you will extend your understanding on exponents, specifically on zero and negative integral
exponents. Initially, you will recall the rules for positive integral exponents and then you will be
able to apply these rules to zero and negative exponents. Also, in this module, you will work on
real-life situations involving integral exponents and understand how important exponents are in
real world.

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What I Need to Know

In this module you will learn to:

⮚ apply the laws involving positive integral exponents to zero and negative
integral exponents; and
⮚ simplify expressions involving integral exponents.
 What I Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Find out how much you already know about this module. Choose the letter that you
think best answers the question. Please answer all items. Take note of the items that you were
not able to answer correctly and find the right answer as you go through this module.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about zero exponent?

a. Any real number raised to zero is equal to 1.
b. Any nonzero real number raised to zero is equal to 1.
c. Exponent rules for positive exponents cannot be applied to zero exponent.
d. All of the above.

2. Which of the following is equal to −4𝑑0?

a. 1 b. –1 c. 4 d. –4

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

−7 54 1/2
𝑎 100
a. 𝑎 100 = 𝑎200 b. 𝑏𝑏 −7 = 𝑏−1 c. 𝑐𝑐54 = 0 d. 𝑑𝑑1/2 = 1

1
4. What is the value of the missing exponent in the equation 3? = ?
27
a. –3 b. 3 c. 1/3 d. –1/3

5. What is the simplified form of −5𝑥−5𝑥0 ?

a. -5 b. −55 1
c. 5𝑥5 d. −5𝑥5
𝑥

6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

−6 −1 7 −6 −1 7 6 −1 7 6 −1 7
a. ( ) = 6
b. ( 7
) = −6 c. − ( ) = −6 d. ( ) = 6
7 7 7

7. Which of the following is not equal to 1?

0 𝑑2
a. −20 + 2 b. (21/32−3) c. −(2𝑥−2𝑦𝑧)0 d. 𝑏 0 𝑑 2

−3
(𝑚 4 𝑛 −2 )
8. Which of the following is equal to (𝑚 −1 𝑛) −2
?
8 8 4
𝑛4
a. 𝑚 14
b. 𝑚𝑛10 c. 𝑚𝑛14 d. 𝑚𝑛10

9. Which expression is equivalent to (4−1 + 2−3)−2 ?

64
a. b. 144 c. 9 d. 80
9 64

10. One nanometer is equal to 10-7 centimeter. If the diameter of a virus is 20

nanometers, what is its diameter in centimeter?
2 2 2
a. 2 7 cm. b. 8 cm. c. 6 cm. d. 5 cm.
10 10 10 10
 Lesson
Zero and Negative
Integral Exponents

What’s In

Before going on to this lesson, let us review first what you have learned about exponents
before by answering Activity 1.

➢ Activity 1. Opening Exercise!

A. Direction: Identify the base and exponent of the following.

Expression Base Exponent Meaning

1. 32 3 2 3∙3
2. 23
3. 𝑏5
4. 4𝑥
5. (−5)3

Definition:

For any real number x and any positive integer m, the

expression 𝒙𝒎 is defined by

𝒙𝒎 = 𝒙 ∙ 𝒙 ∙ 𝒙 ∙ ⋯ ∙ 𝒙

m factors

where x is the base and m is the exponent.

Now recall your knowledge on positive integral exponents. These knowledge and skills may
help you in understanding zero and negative integral exponents.
A. Multiplying Powers with like Bases

Consider the product of 𝑥 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 3 . Study the solution below.

𝑥2 ∙ 𝑥3 𝑥∙𝑥 ⋅ 𝑥∙𝑥∙𝑥 By the Definition of Exponent

𝑥5 Product

As illustrated in the table, the sum of the exponents of the two factors
𝑥 2 and 𝑥 3 is the exponent of the product.

In general,

Product rule (Product of powers)

If x is a real number and m and n are positive integers, then

𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛

➢ Try to answer Activity 2.1

Find the product of the following:

1. 𝑎3 ∙𝑎4
2. 25 ∙ 23
3. 𝑧 4 ∙ 𝑧 3 ∙ 𝑧10
4. 𝑦9 ∙ 𝑦
5. 2𝑥4 ∙3𝑥6

B. Dividing Powers with the same Bases

Consider the quotient of 𝑏5 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏2 . Study the solution below.

𝑏5 𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏
Definition of the Exponent
𝑏2 𝑏∙𝑏
Dividing the same quantity is
𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏
𝑏∙𝑏 equal to 1 or 𝑏 = 1.
𝑏

Quotient
𝑏 ∙ 𝑏 ∙ 𝑏 = 𝑏3

As illustrated in the table, the difference of the exponents of the two factors 𝑏5 and
𝑏2 is the exponent of the quotient.
 In general,

Quotient rule (Quotient of powers)

If x is real number and m and n are positive integers, then

𝑥𝑚
𝑥𝑛 = 𝑥𝑚−𝑛.

➢ Try to answer Activity 2.2

Find the quotient of the following:

𝑥11
1. 𝑥4
𝑦6
2. 𝑦5
87
3. 8
(−4)7
4. (−4)4
34
5. 32

C. Raising a Power to a Power

Consider (𝑝3)2. Study the solution below.

( 𝑝3 ) 2 ( 𝑝3 ) ∙ ( 𝑝3 ) Definition of the Exponent

(𝑝 ∙ 𝑝 ∙ 𝑝) ∙ (𝑝 ∙ 𝑝 ∙ 𝑝) Simplify

𝑝6 Product

As illustrated in the table, the square (2nd power) of a cube (3rd power) is equal to
the6th power of the base.

In general,

Power rule (Power of a power)

If x is real number and m and n are positive integers, then

( 𝑥 𝑚 ) 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚𝑛 .
 ➢ Try to answer Activity 2.3

Simplify the following:

1. (𝑏2)5
2. (23)2
3. −(22)3
4. (𝑎7)4
5. (𝑦4 ∙ 𝑧 3 ) 7

D. Raising a Power to a Product

Consider (5𝑞)3. Study the solution below.

(5𝑞)3 = (5𝑞) ∙ (5𝑞) ∙ (5𝑞) = (5 ∙ 5 ∙ 5) ∙ (𝑞 ∙ 𝑞 ∙ 𝑞) = 53𝑞3 = 125𝑞3.

As illustrated above, the cube of the product of 5 and q is the product of 53 and 𝑞3.

In general,

Power rule (Power of a Product)

If x and y are real numbers and m and n are positive integers, then
(𝑥𝑦)𝑚 = 𝑥 𝑚 ∙ 𝑦 𝑚 .

➢ Try to answer Activity 2.4

Simplify the following:

1. (𝑚𝑛)6
2. (3𝑥)5
3. (𝑎𝑏𝑐)4
4. (−2𝑝)6
5. (𝑦 3 𝑧 5 ) 3

E. Raising a Power to a Quotient

2 4
Consider ( ) . Study the solution below.
3

24 2 2 2 2 2∙2∙2∙2 24 16
( ) =( ) ∙( ) ∙( ) ∙( )= = = .
3 3 3 3 3 3∙3∙3∙3 34 81

As illustrated above, the 4th power of the quotient of 2 and 3 is the quotient of 24 and
34 .
 In general,

Power rule (Power of a Quotient)

If x and y are real numbers

𝑚
and
𝑚
m and n are positive integers, then
𝑥 𝑥
( ) = 𝑦.𝑚
𝑦

➢ Try to answer Activity 2.5

Simplify the following:

𝑎8
1. ( )
𝑏
−3 3
2. ( )
5
2𝑔 5
3. ( )
ℎ
−7 2
4. ( )
8
3 6
5. ( 𝑦)
𝑥
𝑧4

What’s New

In the next activities, you will apply the concepts that you have learned about exponent in
simplifying expressions.

Activity 3.1

Direction: Simplify the following expressions and answer the questions below.

72 7∙7
1. 72−2 = 70 = 49 = 1
72 7∙7 49

25
2.
25

3.
𝑎3
𝑎3
 𝑦4
4.
𝑦4

Questions:

1. What did you observe about the exponents?

2. What can you conclude from your answers?

𝑚
The activity illustrates that, 𝑥 𝑥=𝑛 1 or 50 =1

Definition: Zero Exponent

Any nonzero real number raised to the zero power is

equal to one. That is if x ≠ 0, then x0 = 1.

Examples:
4 0
1. 1320 = 1 2. (-12)0 = 1 3. ( ) = 1
7

Activity 3.2

Direction: Simplify the following expressions and answer the questions below.

22 2∙2 1
1. 22−4 = 2−2
=
2∙2∙2∙2 22
24

54
2.
55

3. 𝑥
x1 – 7 =
𝑥7
 Questions:

1. What did you observe about the exponents?

2. What can you conclude from your answers?

𝟏
The activity illustrates that, 𝒙−𝒎 = 𝒙𝒎
.

Definition: Negative exponent

A nonzero real number raised to a negative power is the

multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) of the number raised to the positive
opposite of the power. That is, if x ≠ 0 and m is a positive integer,
then
𝟏 𝟏
𝒙−𝒎 = 𝒐𝒓 = 𝒙𝒎
𝒙𝒎 𝒙−𝒎

Examples:

1
1. 2-4 = 1 =
24 16

2. 3-2 = 1 3=2 1
9

What Is It

At this point, you will study more illustrative examples on how to simplify expressions
involving zero and negative integer exponents.

1. Simplify the following.

a. (-2136xy-5)0 −4𝑥 0
b. 5 ( )
108𝑥 3

Solutions.
−4𝑥 0
a. (-2136xy-5)0 = 1 b. 5 ( ) = 5(1) =5
108𝑥 3

2. Simplify the following.

a. (-3)-4

Solution.
1 1
(-3)-4 = = .
(−3)4 81
Note: In this example, the base is negative since the negative sign is enclosed in the
parenthesis.

b. -3-4

Solution.
-3-4 = − 14 = −1 .
3 81

Note: In this example, the base is positive since the negative sign is not enclosed in
parentheses, so we do not carry the negative down to the denominator with the base.

3. Simplify the following.

a. 3x-2.

Solution.
3x-2 = 3 ( 1 ) = 3 .
𝑥2 𝑥2

Note: In this problem, only the x is raised to the negative exponent, so we do not carry the
coefficient 3 down to the denominator with the base.

3 −2
b. ( )
4

Solutions.
3 −2 1 1 42 42 16
i. ( ) = 32
= 32 =1∙ = =
4 ( ) 32 32 9
4 42

3 −2 42 42 16
ii. ( ) = ( ) = =
4 3 32 9

Note: In solution ii, we take the reciprocal of the base and raised it to the positive opposite
of the power.

4. Simplify the following.

a. (5𝑚−3𝑛0)2

Solution.
2 2 52
(5𝑚−3𝑛0)2 = (5 ∙ 1𝑚 3 ∙ 1) = ( 𝑚 35) = 𝑚 3 = 25 .3
𝑚

1 −2 5 −3
b. 𝑥 𝑦 𝑧
2

Solution.

1 −2 5 −3 𝑦5
𝑥 𝑦 𝑧 = 1 ∙ 1 𝑥∙ 2𝑦 5 ∙ 1 =𝑧 3 .
2 2 2𝑥 2 𝑧 3
 −9𝑎 8𝑏 −3
c. 6𝑏 2 𝑎 −4

Solution.
−9𝑎8 𝑏−3 8−(−4) 8+4 12
= −3𝑎2−(−3) = −3𝑎 2+3 = −3𝑎 5 .
6𝑏 2 𝑎 −4 2𝑏 2𝑏 𝑏

3
( 4𝑑2ℎ−5)
d. −2
( 2𝑑−1ℎ5)

Solution.

Steps Reasons
3 23 First, simplify the negative exponents
(4𝑑2ℎ−5)
3
(4𝑑2∙ 5 )
1 ( 4𝑑 )
ℎ ℎ5 inside the parentheses.
−2
= −2
=
( 2𝑑−1ℎ5) 5 −2
( 2∙ 11∙ℎ5 ) ( 2ℎ )
𝑑 𝑑
3
4𝑑2 Definition of Negative Exponent
( 5)
ℎ
= 1
2
2ℎ5
( 𝑑)
2
2ℎ 5 Division of Fractions
2 3 ( )
= ( 4𝑑5 ) ∙ 𝑑
ℎ 1
3 6 2 10
Power of Product and Power of Quotient
= 4 15
𝑑 2
∙ ℎ
2
ℎ 𝑑
6−2
= 64 ∙15−10
4𝑑 Definition of Exponent and Quotient Rule
ℎ 4
256𝑑 Simplify.
= .
ℎ5

Another shorter method for this problem is illustrated below.

Steps Reasons
3
( 4𝑑2ℎ−5) 3 6 −15 First, apply the Power Rule.
−2 = 42𝑑−2ℎ𝑑2ℎ−10
( 2𝑑−1ℎ5)
3 2 6 10
=4 2 d h Definition of Negative Exponents
d 2 h 15
6−2
64 ∙4 𝑑 Definition of Exponent and Quotient Rule
= 15−10
ℎ 4
256𝑑 Simplify
= 5 .
ℎ
 What’s More

In the previous activity, you were given examples in simplifying expressions involving zero
and negative exponents. Now, are you ready to answer the following?

Direction: Simplify the following. Your answers should contain only positive exponents.

1. −23 ∙ 30

2. −1−5𝑦2

3. (2−2)2

7−5
4. 7−4

5. −40𝑏−4

𝑔ℎ 4
6.
−3𝑔−4

4𝑚 −4 𝑛 −1
7.
4𝑛 3

5𝑥 3 𝑦 2
8.
3𝑥𝑦 0

4 𝑏 −2 −2
9. ( 3𝑎 )
6𝑎𝑏 −3

0 −8
10. (143𝑥𝑦−5) 𝑑
𝑑

What I Have Learned

To know how much you have learned the concepts on positive integral, zero and negative
integral exponent, you answer the following items below. Please take note that answers must be
in simplest form.

A. Multiple Choice:
−3 𝑥6
1. What is the value of the missing exponent in the equation (3𝑥 ?𝑦 4) = ?
27𝑦 12
a. 2 b. -2 c. 3 d. -3

2. Which expression is equivalent to (−3 ∙ 60 ∙ 4)−2?

1
a. – 144 b. 144 c. 144 d. − 1
144
 3. Which of the following statements is/are true?
I. −2−3 = (−2)−3 II. −3−2 = (−3)−2 III. −3−2 = (−2)−3

a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I and II

4. What is the simplified form of (4𝑎26 𝑏0𝑐−5)3? 6 3 6

64𝑎 6 𝑏 64𝑎 64𝑎 𝑏 64𝑎
a. b. c. d.
𝑐 15 𝑐 15 𝑐 15 𝑏𝑐 15

5. Which of the following shows the correct solution in simplifying (−5−2𝑥3)−1?

a. (−5−2𝑥3)−1 = (−5)2𝑥−3 = −25 ∙ 1 =𝑥 3− 25

𝑥3
−1 −1 1
1 𝑥3) 𝑥3
b. (−5−2 𝑥3 −1
) = (− = (− ) = (− 25 ) = − 25
52 25 𝑥3 𝑥3

−1 3 −1 1
c. (−5−2 𝑥3 −1
) =( 1
𝑥3) = (𝑥 ) = (− 25) = − 25
(−5)2 25 𝑥3 𝑥3

B. Simplify the following expressions.

𝑚 0 𝑛 −4 𝑎 −6 𝑏 4 −2
1. (2−1 𝑚2 𝑛)−3 ∙ ( ) 2. ( ) ∙ (𝑎𝑏 −3)
4𝑚 −1
𝑛 2𝑎 −9 𝑏−2
 What I Can Do

In this section, you will be given tasks to showcase your skills and knowledge gained about
this lesson.

−3
Lyn and Rudy where asked to simplify 𝑚𝑚.3Their solutions and explanations are illustrated
in the table below.

Lyn Rudy
1⁄
𝑚 −3 𝑚3 1 1 1 𝑚−3 1 1 1
𝑚 3 = 𝑚 3 = 𝑚 3 ∙ 𝑚3
= 𝑚6 = = =
𝑚3 𝑚3−(−3) 𝑚3+3 𝑚6
Lyn used the negative exponent rule Rudy applied the quotient rule of the law
then applied the concept of dividing of exponents.
fractions.

Question:
Which solution is correct? Justify your answer.
SUMMARY

This lesson was about zero and negative integral exponents. The lesson provided
you with the chance to apply your knowledge on the laws of exponents in defining the
zero and negative exponents. This lesson also provided you with opportunities to simplify
expressions involving zero and negative integral exponents, as well as expressions
involving positive integral exponents. You have learned that any nonzero real number
raised to zero will always result to 1. Also, expressions with negative integral exponents
can be written with a positive integral exponent by taking the reciprocal of the base.
Furthermore, you were given the chance to demonstrate your understanding of the
lesson by doing exercises and performance task. Your understanding of this lesson will
facilitate your learning of the next lesson on rational exponents.
 POST-ASSESSMENT

Directions: Find out how much you already know about this module. Choose the letter that you
think best answers the question. Please answer all items. Take note of the items that you were
not able to answer correctly and find the right answer as you go through this module.

1. Which of the following is/are NOT TRUE about 𝑥 −𝑚 = 1 ?𝑥 𝑚

I. m is an integer. II. x is any real number. III. x cannot be
negative.

a. I and II only b. II and III only c. I and III only d. all of

the above.
0 −1
2. Which of the following is equal to [(−9𝑝1/2𝑞 ?
)]
a. 1 b. –1 c. 1 d. − 1
9 9

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

100 −5 23 1/3
𝑥
𝑎. 𝑥 100
= 𝑥0 b. 𝑧𝑧 −7 = 𝑧 2 𝑚
c. 𝑚 23
= 0 d. 𝑛𝑛 1/3 = 1

𝑎8
4. What is the value of the missing exponent in the equation (𝑎2𝑏−3)? = 𝑏 12 ?
a. –4 b. 4 c. 6 d. –6

5. What is the simplified form of (−4𝑑0 ∙ 2−3 ∙ 𝑒5)−1 ?

a. –1 b. −32
5
c. −
1
d. − 𝑒25
𝑒 32𝑒 5

6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

−3 −1
𝑎. −3𝑥−1 = − 3 b. 4𝑦0 = 4 c. 66−5 = 6−2 d. ( 6) =7
𝑥 7 6

7. Which of the following is not equal to 1? 0 −3

𝑎. −(−5𝑎−2𝑏𝑐)0 b. −𝑥0 + 2 c. 𝑘 𝑚
d. (𝑟−5 + 𝑟 5)0
𝑚 −3
−2
[−(14𝑥) 0𝑦−7𝑧
]
8. Which of the following is equal to (𝑦−3 𝑧) −2
?
1 1
𝑎. 𝑦 8 b. −𝑦8 c. 𝑦8
d. − 𝑦8

9. Which of the following simplifies to a negative number?

1
𝑎. 7−6 b. (−7)−6 c. 7−6 d. −7−6

10. Which is greater, 20−3 or 20−1? How many times it is greater than the other?
a. 20−3; it is 20−2 times greater c. 20−1; it is 202 times greater
b. 20−3; it is 202 times greater d. 20−1; it is 20−2 times greater
 ANSWER
Key SHEET
to Answers

PRE-ASSESSMENT

1. b 2. d 3. d 4. a 5. b
6. a 7. c 8. c 9. a 10. c

➢ Activity 1. Opening Exercise!

Expression Base Exponent Meaning

1. 32 3 2 3∙3
2. 23 2 3 2∙2∙2
3. 𝑏5 b 5 𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏∙𝑏
4. 4𝑥 4 x x factor of 4
5. (−5)3 -5 3 (−5) ∙ (−5) ∙ (−5)

➢ Activity 2.1

1. 𝑎3 ∙ 𝑎4 = 𝑎7
2. 25 ∙ 23 = 28 = 256
3. 𝑧 4 ∙ 𝑧 3 ∙ 𝑧10 = 𝑧17
4. 𝑦9 ∙ 𝑦 = 𝑦10
5. 2𝑥4 ∙ 3𝑥6 =6𝑥10

➢ Activity 2.2

𝑥11
1. = 𝑥7
𝑥4
6
2. 𝑦𝑦 5= 𝑦
7
3. 8 = 86 = 262,144
8 7
(−4)
4. = (−4)3 = −64
(−4)4
4
3
5. =
32
32 = 9

➢ Activity 2.3

1. (𝑏2)5 = 𝑏10
2. (23)2 = 26 = 64
3. −(22)3 = −26 = −64
4. (𝑎7)4 = 𝑎28
5. (𝑦4 ∙ 𝑧 3 ) 7 = 𝑦 28 ∙𝑧 21
➢ Activity 2.4

1. (𝑚𝑛)6 = 𝑚6 ∙𝑛6
2. (3𝑥)5 = 35 ∙ 𝑥 5 = 243𝑥5
3. (𝑎𝑏𝑐)4 = 𝑎4 ∙ 𝑏 4 ∙ 𝑐4
4. (−2𝑝)6 = (−2)6𝑝6 = 64𝑝6
5. (𝑦 3 𝑧 5 ) 3 = 𝑦 9 ∙ 𝑧15

➢ Activity 2.5
8 𝑎8
1. ( )𝑎 =
𝑏 𝑏8
−3 3 3
2. ( ) = (−3) 3
= −27
5 5 125
2𝑔 5 2 5∙𝑔 5 32𝑔 5
3. ( ) = 5 = 5
ℎ ℎ ℎ
−7 2 (−7)2 49
4. ( ) = 82 =
8 64
𝑥 3𝑦 6
5. ( 𝑥 18 ∙𝑦 6
) =
𝑧4 𝑧 24

➢ Activity 3.1

72 7∙7
1. 72−2 = 70 = 49 = 1
72 7∙7 49

25 2∙2∙2∙2∙2
= 32 = 1
2.
25 25−5 = 20 2∙2∙2∙2∙2 32

3.
𝑎3 𝑎∙𝑎∙𝑎
=1
𝑎3 𝑎3−3 = 𝑎0 𝑎 ∙𝑎 ∙

𝑦4 𝑦∙𝑦∙𝑦∙𝑦
4. 𝑦4−4 =1
𝑦4 𝑦 ∙𝑦 ∙𝑦 ∙
= 𝑦0

➢ Activity 3.2

22 2∙2 1
1. 22−4 = 2−2
=
2∙2∙2∙2 22
24
 54 5∙5∙5∙5 1
2. 54−5 = 5−1 =
55 5∙5∙5∙5∙5 51

𝑥
𝑥 𝑥1−7 = 𝑥−6 =
3. 𝑥 ∙𝑥 ∙𝑥 ∙𝑥∙𝑥 ∙𝑥 ∙
1
𝑥7
𝑥6

➢ Activity 4

1. −23 ∙ 30 = −8

2. −1−5𝑦2 = −𝑦2
1
3. (2−2)2 =
16

7−5
4. =1
7−4 7

5. −40𝑏−4 = − 1 𝑏 4
5 4 54
𝑔ℎ 4
6. = 𝑔 ℎ 𝑜𝑟 − 𝑔 ℎ
−3𝑔−4 −3 3

4𝑚 −4 𝑛 −1 1
7. =
4𝑛 3 𝑚4𝑛4

5𝑥 3 𝑦 2 2𝑦2
8. = 5𝑥
3𝑥𝑦 0 3

4 𝑏 −2 −2
9. ( 3𝑎 ) = 4
6𝑎𝑏 −3 𝑎6𝑏2

0 −8
10. (143𝑥𝑦−5) 𝑑 = 1
𝑑 𝑑3

➢ Activity 5

A. Multiple Choice.
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. b.

B. 0 −4
2
1. (2−1𝑚2𝑛)−3 ∙ ( 𝑚 𝑛
4𝑚 −1 𝑛
)= 𝑚5𝑛8

𝑎 −6 𝑏 4 −2
2. ( ) −3) = 4
2𝑎 −9 𝑏 −2
∙ (𝑎𝑏 𝑎 5 𝑏 15
 ➢ Activity 6.1

Answer: Both Lyn and Rudy got the correct solution. Lyn used the negative exponent rule
then applied the concept of dividing fractions while Rudy applied the quotient rule of the
law of exponents.

POST-ASSESSMENT

1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. d
6. c 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. c