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Wyzant

Wyzant: Exponents

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
The lesson from WyzAnt begins with a review of the definition of exponents then proceeds to several examples which show the definition in action. Special cases such as those involving negative bases as well as the zero exponent and the...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Degree of a Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Answer to a question about how to find the degree of a polynomial. The question involves the degree when one of the exponents is negative, as well as a polynomial of two variables.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Worksheet Index

For Students 9th - 10th
WyzAnt is a resource of many algebra worksheets. An answer key is available, or you can click on the problem to see the work. Topics include: basic algebra, simplifying, multiplication, exponents, order of operations, negative exponents,...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Algebra Help

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
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Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Math Equation Solver

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve math problems using order of operations like PEMDAS, BEDMAS and BODMAS. This calculator solves math equations that add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative numbers and exponential numbers. You can also include...
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Unit Plan
University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Graphing Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a tutorial site explaining different types of graphs of exponential functions.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Binomial Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A math web site on the binomial theorem. Find the binomial formulas for both positive integer exponents and negative integer exponents with this site.
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Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Powers of 10

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to powers of 10 then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Cyclic Nature of the Powers of "I"

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn two easy methods to simplify "i" with any exponent. The practice page has several problems that include explanations. The teacher resource page has two possible activities for helping students understand the concept.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m Univ: Limits at Infinity Horizontal Asymptotes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, created by a math professor at Texas A & M University provides notes about and defines different types of asymptotes.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Basic Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive lessons are provided for many topics in algebra, including: laws of algebra, powers, roots and radicals, algebraic expressions, equations, and more. Use the links to navigate the tutorial and learn more focused concepts. The...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Signs of Expressions Challenge

For Students 6th - 8th
Practice finding the signs of the answers to complex multiplication and division problems involving exponents. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.