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This module provides sample problems designed to develop some concepts related to exponents.

Complete the following table.

x 3 x
4 3 3 3 3 81
3
2
1
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In this table, every time you go to the next row, what happens to the left-hand number ( x )?

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What happens to the right-hand number ( 3 x )?

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Now, let’s assume that pattern continues, and fill in the next few rows.

x 3 x
1
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Based on this table, 3 0

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What would you expect 3 -4 to be?

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Now check 3 -4 on your calculator. Did it come out the way you predicted?

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Source:  OpenStax, Advanced algebra ii: activities and homework. OpenStax CNX. Sep 15, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10686/1.5
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