Open Middle®

Exponents 2

Directions: Using the integers -8 to 8, at most one time each, place an integer in each box to make the greatest possible value.

What are the best digits to use?
How does a negative base affect the value?
How does a negative exponent affect the value?

While students might think the answer is either 8^7 or 7^8, it’s actually (-8)^8.

Directions: Using the digits 0 to 9, at most one time each, place a digit …