Algebra 1 - Laws of Exponents

This post explains and give practice opportunities related to TEKS A.11B:

simplify numeric and algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents, including integral and rational exponents

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Instruction

Students learn to multiply powers with the same base.

Students also learn to divide powers with the same base.

Students learn how to take the power of a power and a negative power.

Finally, students learn how to interpret rational exponents.

Here are some activities you can use to teach this standard.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2023 (including redesign practice), this readiness standard has been tested 21 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining the problems can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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