Negative Exponents (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on practicing calculations with negative exponents. Participants are tasked with evaluating expressions where numbers are raised to negative exponents, and each problem provides multiple potential answers in fractional form. The topic is part of a broader unit on advanced exponents, designed to enhance understanding and proficiency in working with powers that yield inverse or fractional results. The problems address various base values, both simple and complex, raising them to negative powers and expecting the learner to discern and simplify the resulting expression.

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Exponents - Negative Exponents Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Exponents - Negative Exponents (Level 2)'. 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 raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of -3
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 18
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 36
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7776
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 216
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 1296
2
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of -2
a A LaTex expression showing 36
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 36
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 216
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 12
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
3
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of -3
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 25
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 625
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 125
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 15
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3125
4
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of -2
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 7
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 125
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 1
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 25
5
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of -2
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 343
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2401
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 49
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 52
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 9
6
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of -3
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 32
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 16
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
7
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of -2
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 16
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 13
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 1
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 64