Multiplication and Division
When multiplying terms with the same base, we (add, subtract, multiply, divide) the powers.
Add
When raising a term with a power, to a power, we (add, subtract, multiply, divide) the powers.
Multiply
What is the capital of the Northern Territory?
Darwin
Re-write a-2 as a fraction
1 / a2
If the index is negative, we move the decimal to the (left, right).
y2 x y8
y10
(b3)4
b12
Lesotho is located on what continent?
Africa
(It is in South Africa)
Rewrite 5-2 using a positive index.
1 / 52
Write in scientific notation:
6400
6.4 x 103
812 ÷ 83
89
(58)3
524
How many months is an elephant pregnant for?
(Hint: Less than 2 years)
22 months
ab-3
a / b3
Write in scientific notation:
0.00045
4.5 x 104
57 x 512 x 53
522
(2y4)3
8y12
How many countries does the equator pass through?
(Hint: Less than 30)
13
( Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati)
( 2 / 7 )-1
7 / 2
3.45 x 104
34500
20a9 ÷ 4a4
5a5
(3a2b5)3
27a6b15
In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one Guinea pig. Why is this?
They may get lonely.
(3n)-2
1 / 9n2
8.954 x 10-5
0.00008954