This math topic explores the concept of negative base exponents, focusing specifically on the effect of multiplying negative numbers by themselves. Each problem requires finding the square of a negative integer and choosing the correct answer from multiple options. The numbers involved in the calculations range from -2 to -10. This emphasizes understanding the important rule that the square of a negative number results in a positive product, honing advanced exponentiation skills.
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Practice:
Negative Base Expanded
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Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown
Exponents - Negative Base Expanded Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Exponents - Negative Base Expanded (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Exponents - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/exponents_advanced/ |
1
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| -8 |
b
| 16 |
c
| -64 |
d
| -4 |
e
| 13 |
f
| 256 |
2
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| 39 |
b
| 36 |
c
| 1 |
d
| -216 |
e
| -12 |
f
| -4 |
3
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| 81 |
b
| 78 |
c
| 84 |
d
| -18 |
e
| 1 |
f
| -9 |
4
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| -8 |
b
| 1 |
c
| 64 |
d
| 61 |
e
| -6 |
f
| -512 |
5
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| -5 |
b
| -7 |
c
| 46 |
d
| -343 |
e
| 49 |
f
| -14 |
6
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| -20 |
b
| -10 |
c
| 100 |
d
| -8 |
e
| 10,000 |
f
| -1,000 |
7
| Find the answer when this number is multiplied by itself as shown |
a
| -4 |
b
| 16 |
c
| 1 |
d
| -8 |
e
| 4 |
f
| -2 |