Mathematics 8

Chapter 4: More with Exponents

Chapter 4: Objectives Lesson
• Define and interpret zero and negative
exponents 21:Solving
• Evaluate algebraic expressions involving
rational exponents Equations
• Simplify algebraic expressions involving rational
exponents Solve equation involving rational
Involving
exponents. Exponents
• Formulate real-life situation problems involving
algebraic expressions involving rational
exponents;
• and solve these problems accurately using a
variety of strategies with all hopefulness.
 Elevate
All the equations that we have solved have had the
variable as a base; all exponents have been constants. An
𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 is an equation that has a variable in an
exponent, such as
9 𝑥 = 27
We use the following property to solve many exponential
equations.
This property will not necessarily be true if 𝒂 = 𝟏
To solve an exponential equation using this property, go
through the following steps:

The laws of the

exponents may
be used to
solve equations
involving
exponents.
 Solve.
3 2
a. 𝑥 = 8
4 b. 2𝑦 = 18
3

Example:
Example:
 Example:
Simplify.
a. 3 = 81
𝑥

b. 2 𝑥+3
= 16
c. 9 𝑥−1
= 27
 Example:

The number of insects in a colony doubles

every month. If there are now 250 insects, about
how long will it take for the colony to grow to
8000.
 Reference:
Phoenix Math for the 21st
Century Learners Grade 8
Authors:
Jonathan C. Gloria
Joseph L. Guadayo
Robert C. Lelina
Josephine Lorenzo Sy Tan
Roberto J. Degolacion
Simon L. Chua, D.T.