Lesson: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions: Negative and Fractional Exponents Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the rules of negative and fractional indices to solve algebraic problems.

Lesson Plan

Objectives

Students will be able to

  • simplify algebraic expressions involving negative exponents,
  • simplify algebraic expressions involving positive and negative fractional exponents,
  • simplify algebraic expressions involving a combination of negative and fractional exponents.

Prerequisites

Students should already be familiar with

  • laws of exponents for positive integer powers.

Exclusions

Students will not cover

  • questions where the exponent itself is an algebraic expression,
  • equations involving negative or fractional exponents.

Lesson Video

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Lesson Explainer

Sample Question Videos

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