Ms. Math Teacher's CyberClassroom: Honors Algebra 2

Monday, October 06, 2008

Guided Practice
p.326 #2 a, b, c
Describe the mistake made in simplifying the expression.

Anonymous said...: a. the base must stay the same it is not multiplied

b. 8-2=6... not 4

c.)the exponents should be added not multiplied

=]; 8:52 PM
Anonymous said...: a. (-2)^2(-2)^3=(-2)^5
(-2)^5= -32

The bases should not be multiplied in the product of powers property.

b. The answer should be x^6. Because of the quotient of powers property, the exponents are subtracted: x^8/x^2=x^8-2

c. Exponents are not multiplied in the product of powers property-they are added. x^4x^3=x^7.; 9:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Xavalys Figueroa
A.) simplifying the Poduct of Powers: you don't multiply the base.The correct answer was -2^5

b.) Quotient of Powers Property:You do not divide the exponent.You subtract them. Correct Answer:x^6

c.)Product of Powers:You add the exponents, you dont multiply.Correct Answer:x^7; 4:25 PM
Anonymous said...: a. answer should be 4^6 power because you multiply the exponents.

b. answer should be x^6 power because you subtract the exponents.

c. answer should be x^7 power because you add the exponents; 9:44 PM
Anonymous said...: A.)The bases shouldn't be multiplied they stay the same which would (-2)^5.

B.)The exponents are not suppose to be literally be divided. They are suppose to be subtracted in which the answer would be x^6.

C.)The exponents are not suppose multiplied but added in which the answer would equal x^7; 5:49 PM

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