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MATHEMATICS 9
LEARNER’S MODULE 4
SECOND QUARTER Name: ________________________________________________

(Week 4) Grade and Section: _____________________

November 01-05, 2021

Learning Competency:
The learner …
 applies the laws involving positive integral exponents to zero and negative integral exponents
(M9AL-Illd-1).

Learning Objectives:

The learner …
 illustrates the rule in zero exponents;
 illustrates the rule in negative exponents ; and
 solves problems involving zero exponents and negative exponents.

Overview:

In this lesson, the learners are expected to apply the laws involving positive integral exponents to zero
and negative integral exponents.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Find out how much you already know about the topics in this module. Read each
question carefully and choose the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following statements is the correct rule of negative exponents?
1 1
a. 𝑥 −𝑛 = and 𝑥 𝑛 = −𝑛 , where 𝑥 ≠ 0 and n is a counting number.
𝑥𝑛 𝑥
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b. 𝑥 −𝑛 = 𝑛 and 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑛 , where 𝑥 ≠ 0 and n is a counting number.
𝑥 𝑥
1 1
c. 𝑥 −𝑛 = 𝑛 and 𝑥 𝑛 = −𝑛 , where 𝑥 ≠ 0 and n is a counting number.
𝑥− 𝑥
1 1
d. 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑛 and 𝑥 𝑛 = −𝑛 , where 𝑥 ≠ 0 and n is a counting number.
𝑥 𝑥
2. Which of the following statements is the correct rule of zero exponent?
a. Any number, excluding zero, with an exponent of zero is equal to one.
b. Any number, excluding zero, with an exponent of zero is equal to two.
c. Any number, excluding zero, with an exponent of zero is equal to three.
d. Any number, excluding zero, with an exponent of zero is equal to four.
3. What is the proof for the zero exponent rule?
𝑥2
a. It's a made up math rule. c. 1 = = 𝑥0
𝑥2
b. Anything divided by 0 is undefined. d. None of the answers are correct.
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 4. Which of the following is the correct answer if we multiply 30 and 20 ?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
5. What is the equivalent of 100,00000 ?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Zero Exponents and Negative Exponents

In the quotient rule for exponents, the exponent in the numerator is always greater than the exponent
in the denominator. Let us consider a fraction where the exponents in the numerator and denominator are
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the same. If we apply the quotient rule to the fraction 3, we would obtain 70 . Because any nonzero number
7
divided by itself is equal to 1, we would finally obtain 1.

These are equal.

In general, we have this rule.

Rule:
ZERO EXPONENT
𝑥 0 = 1, where 𝑥 ≠ 0.
Any number, excluding zero, with an exponent of zero is equal to one.

To show that 𝑥 0 = 1, let us consider the product 𝑥 0 ∙ 𝑥, where x ≠ 0.

𝑥 0 ∙ 𝑥 = 𝑥 0+1 𝑥 𝑚 ⋅ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛
= 𝑥1 Additive Identity
=x x1=x

Since only one can be multiplied by x that will give a product that is equal to x, using multiplicative identity,
𝑥
𝑥 0 = = 1.
𝑥

𝑥
𝑥0∙𝑥 = ∙𝑥 = 1∙𝑥 = 𝑥
𝑥

EXAMPLES:
Write each expression without using exponents.

c.) (7𝑝)0
SOLUTIONS:
c.) (7𝑝)0 = 1

72
Let us consider the fraction , where the exponent of the numerator is less than the exponent of the
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denominator. If we apply the quotient rule, we would obtain 7−3 . If we divide out common factors of 7, we
1
would obtain .
73

These are equal.

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In general, we have this rule.

Rule:
NEGATIVE EXPONENT
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𝑥 −𝑛 = and 𝑥𝑛 = , where 𝑥 ≠ 0 and n is a counting number.
𝑥𝑛 𝑥 −𝑛

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To show that 𝑥 −𝑛 = , let us consider 𝑥 𝑛 ∙ 𝑥 −𝑛 .
𝑥𝑛

𝑥 𝑛 ∙ 𝑥 −𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑛+(−𝑛) 𝑥 𝑚 ⋅ 𝑥 𝑛 = 𝑥 𝑚+𝑛
= 𝑥0
=1 Definition of zero exponent.
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Therefore, 𝑥 −𝑛 = MPE
𝑥𝑛

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Hence, x-n is the reciprocal of .
𝑥𝑛

EXAMPLE:
Simplify the following and write your answers with positive exponents.

a.) 5-3 b.) (3b)-2 c.) 3-6∙28∙2-5∙33

SOLUTION:
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a.) b.) (3𝑏)−2 = (3𝐵)2 c.) 3-6∙28∙2-5∙33= 3−6+3 ∙ 28+(−5)
2 3 8
=( ) =
3 27

You can do this!

Directions: Write each expression without using exponents.
ACTIVITY 1

1 0 𝑚𝑛2
1. ( ) = __________ 4. = ____________
9 𝑚𝑛2

𝑚𝑛 𝑎3
2. = ____________ 5. = ____________
𝑚𝑛 𝑎3

3. (7𝑝)0 = __________

ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Simplify the following expressions and write your answers with positive
exponents.
the second degree term.

1. 𝑎−4 = _____________ 4. 9−2 = ____________

2. 3𝑏 −2 = ___________ 5. 𝑥 −7 = ____________

3. 5−4 = ____________

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 ACTIVITY 3 Directions: Read the following items carefully and encircle the letter of your choice.

1. What is the equivalent of 123,456,7890 ?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
2. What is the simplified answer of 3 × 2 × 2−5 × 33 ?
−6 8

a. 8/27 b. 7/28 c. 9/27 d. 7/29

3. What is the simplified answer of b3/ b3?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
4. What is the simplified answer of 5−1 ?
a. 1/5 b. 5 c. 1.5 d. 5.1
2 −1
5. What is the simplified answer of ( ) ?
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a. 3/2 b. 2/3 c. 2.3 d. 3.2

NOTE: For further clarification/s about the lesson, you can contact the teacher at 0955-620-9350.

REFERENCES:
Bunag, E. S., Dimapilis-Chiao, M. E., et al, (2021) Advance with Math Worktext in
Mathematics 9, pp. 137-141.

Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director

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 Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela, Inc.
Maligaya, Tumauini, Isabela
Email: amecimontessori@gmail.com

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS 9

SECOND QUARTER (WEEK 4)

Name: __________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________ Date: ____________

I. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the missing value to make each statement TRUE.
1. Any number, excluding zero, raised to the ________ power is equal to 1.
2. X0 = ______, where x≠0.
3. X-n= ______, where x≠0 and n is a counting number.
II. Directions: Simplify each expression.
1. (𝑎−2 𝑏)5

2. (𝑎 − 5𝑐 −3 )4

83
3.
83

4. 𝑎6 𝑏 −6

5. 16−4
−3 −5
(𝑒 4 ) 𝑓
6.
𝑓−2

1
84
7. 2
23

Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director
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