7th grade homework for Thursday October 4th, 2012

7th grade:

Today we worked with Powers and Exponents. Remember to first rewrite the power as a product and then solve.

Homework:
Ex. 1 - 10 p. 88

Match the variable(s) with the correct term:
1) 3x                   - Base

2) M5                 - Power

3) Yx                  - Exponent

4)Is X² ● X³ the same as X⁵? Explain

Write using exponents:

5) 9 ● 9 ● 9 ● x

6) 4 ● 4 ● 4 ● 4 ● 4

7) z ● z ● z ● z ● z ● z

Simplify each expression:

8) - 8²

9) (- 8)²

10) (-1)² – 2 ● 4

Remember that homework must be turned in during homeroom. Leave it on top of Pili's desk.

Have a great rest of the day!