out how much you already know about the module. Write the letter that

you think is the best answer to each question on a sheet of paper. Answer all items.

After taking and checking this short test, take note of the items that you were not able

to answer correctly and look for the right answer as you go through this module.

1. Simplify 4x0.

a. x b. 4 c. 1 d. 4x

2. 2-2 is equal to __.

a. -4 b. −

1

4

c. 4 d.

1

4

3. What is the base in the expression –(–6)5 ?

a. 6 b. -6 c. -6 x 5 d. 5

4. What is the product of x-5 and 2x7?

a. 2x2 b. 3x-2 c. 3x2 d. 2x12

5. Which of the following is true?

a. (x3)

2 = x5 b. 53 ● 57 = 2510 c.



7



10 =

1



3 d. 25

4

5

4 = 5x

6. Simplify the expression 3x-5.

a.

1

3

5 b. 3



5

c.



3

5 d. 3

5



7. Write the quotient of

3

4

3

−3

as a single power.

a. 37 b. 3 c.

1

3

d. 3-1

8. What rule/s should be applied to simplify the expression (3x3y2)

-3?

i. Quotient Rule

ii. Power Rule

iii. Negative Rule

iv. Product Rule

a. i & iii b. ii & iv c. ii & iii d. iii & iv
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