Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 2 Lesson 8 T TEHomework
Unit 2 · Lesson 8: Explore Exponents
Directions: Explain why each statement is correct or incorrect. If needed, explain the error.
Sammy, Jessie, and Elizabeth are discussing how to raise exponential expressions to
powers.
Sammy says: (5^2 )^3 = 5^5 because 2 + 3 = 5
Jessie says: (5^2 )^3 = 5^6 because 2 • 3 = 6
Elizabeth says: (5^2 )^3 = 5^8 because 2^3 = 8Do any of the students know how to raise exponential expressions to powers? Give a clear
explanation of how to work with exponents to resolve the discussion between Sammy,
Jessie, and Elizabeth.
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