Have you ever wondered why a positive number not equal to zero is actually less than 1 but not negative? For example, 5 to the negative second power is equal to 1/25. I think it is negative because the negative power makes the number go to its reciprocal. Ex. 5 to the negative second power would be 1/5 to the second power. After the base changes to the reciprocal the exponent changes to a positive. Then you can multiply 1/5 to the second power. It comes out to be 1/25.
Have you ever heard of exponets. Well I have and I'm going to tell you where I've seen them and where might they be use ful to me. I have seen exponets before and they where very easy to do because I barley learned them. I also saw them again in 6th grade because my teacher was getting us ready for 7th grade.
I learned that they would be usefull to me when I have to multiply the same number many times and it would take up less space on the page or book.I also know that exponets help comstuction workers. | TatumThis is my blog for Math Mondays. In this you will read the things that my math teacher and Mr. Kimbely think I should know. ArchivesJune 2013 Categories |
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