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In this post, we have provided NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 12. The 12th Chapter of CBSE Class 8 Mathematics, ‘Exponents and Powers,’ covers some of the most important concepts in mathematics. As a result, it is important that students have fast access to answers for the exercise problems presented in this chapter throughout their study. The solutions provided here were created by Embibe experts to assist ambitious students seeking for top grades in their exams. Students can use these NCERT Class 8 Mathematics Exercise Solutions to double-check their answers and evaluate their own performance during practise. Furthermore, students can acquire a variety of shortcuts and approaches for solving problems from the solutions.
We have provided the CBSE Maths Class 8 NCERT Solutions for Chapter 12 below in downloadable format. Click on the name of the exercise to download PDF files containing the solutions to the questions in that exercise.
Exercise | Topics |
12.1 | Powers With Negative Exponents |
12.2 | Laws of Exponents |
12.3 | Use of Exponents to Express Small Numbers in Standard Form |
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1. Evaluate:
(i) 3-2 (ii) (-4)-2 (iii) (1/2)-5
Solution:
1. Evaluate the Following:
(i) 3−2
Ans: We have to evaluate 3−2
We will apply the identity of indices a−n=1/an , we get
3−2=1/32
⇒3−2 =1/(3×3 )
∴3−2=1/9
(ii) (−4)−2
Ans: We have to evaluate (−4)−2
We will apply the identity of indices a−n=1/an, we get
(−4)−2 = 1/(−4)2
⇒(−4)−2 = 1/(−4×−4)
∴(−4)−2 = 1/16
(iii) (1/2)−5
Ans: We have to evaluate (1/2)−5.
We will apply the identity of indices (1/a)m=1m/am, we get
(1/2)-5=1-5/2-5
⇒(1/2)-5=1/2-5
We can apply the identity 1/a-n=an, we get
⇒(1/2)-5=25
⇒(1/2)-5=2×2×2×2×2⇒(1/2)-5=2×2×2×2×2
∴(1/2)-5=32∴(1/2)-5=32
2. Simplify and Express the Result in Power Notation With Positive Exponent.
(i) (−4)5÷(−4)8
Ans: We have to simplify the expression (−4)5÷(−4)8.
According to the Quotient of Power rule of exponents when the bases are same in division we can subtract the powers. We get
am÷an = am-n
Now, applying the above identity to the given expression, we get
(−4)5÷(−4)8=45-8
⇒\({(-4)}^5\div{(-4)}^8=4^{-3}\)
We have to express the result with a positive exponent, we can write
a−n=1/an
∴(−4)5÷(−4)8=1/43
(ii) (1/23)2
Ans: We have to simplify the expression (1/23)2.
We know that we can apply the identity of indices (1/a)m=1m/am, we get
(1/23)2=12/((2)3)2
Now, by applying the identity power of power (am)n=amn(am)n=amn, we get
⇒ (1/23)2=12/(2)3×2
∴(1/23)2=12/26
(iii) (−3)4×(5/3)4
Ans: We have to simplify the expression (−3)4×(5/3)4.
We can apply the identity of indices (1/a)m=1m/am, we get
(−3)4×(5/3)4=(−3)4×(54/34)
⇒(−3)4×(5/3)4=(−1)4×34×(54/34)
⇒(−3)4×(5/3)4=(−1)4×54
⇒(−3)4×(5/3)4=(−1)4×54
⇒(−3)4×(5/3)4=1×54
∴(−3)4×(5/3)4=54
(iv) (3−7÷3−10)×3−5
Ans: We have to simplify the expression (3−7÷3−10)×3−5
According to the Quotient of Power rule of exponents when the bases are same in division we can subtract the powers. We get
am÷an=am−n
Now, applying the above identity to the given expression, we get
(3−7÷3−10)×3−5 = 3−7−(−10)×3−5
⇒(3−7÷3−10)×3−5=3−7+10×3−5
⇒(3−7÷3−10)×3−5=33×3−5
Now, according to the product of power rule of exponents
am×an=am+n
Now, applying the above identity , we get
⇒(3−7÷3−10)×3−5=33+(−5)
⇒(3−7÷3−10)×3−5=3−2
We have to express the result with positive exponent, we can write
a−n=1/an∴(3−7÷3−10)×3−5=1/32
(v) 2−3×(−7)−3
Ans: We have to simplify the expression 2−3×(−7)−3.
We know that an×bn=(ab)n
Now, applying the above identity to the given expression, we get
⇒2−3×(−7)−3=(2×(−7))−3
⇒2−3×(−7)−3=(−14)−3
We have to express the result with positive exponent, we can write
a−n=1/an
∴2−3×(−7)−3=1/(−14)3
3. Find the Value of Following:
(i) (30+4−1)×22
Ans: We have to find the value of (30+4−1)×22.
We will apply the identity (1/a)m=1m/am, we get
(30+4−1)×22=(30+1/41)×22
Now, we know that a0=1, we get
⇒(30+4−1)×22=(1+1/4)×22
⇒(30+4−1)×22=(4+1/4)×2×2
⇒(30+4−1)×22=(5/4)×4
∴(30+4−1)×22=5
(ii) (2−1×4−1)÷2−2
Ans: We have to find the value of (2−1×4−1)÷2−2.
The given expression can be written as
(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=(2−1×(22)−1)÷2−2
We will apply the identity (am)n=amn, we get
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=(2−1×2−2)÷2−2
Now, we know that am×an=am+n, we get
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=(2−1+(−2))÷2−2
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=2−3÷2−2
We will apply the identity am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n, we get
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=2−3−(−2)
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=2−3+2
⇒(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=2−1
∴(2−1×4−1)÷2−2=1/2
(iii) (1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2
Ans: We have to find the value of (1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2.
We will apply the identity (1/a)m=1m/am, we get
(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=(1−2/2−2)+(1−2/3−2)+(1−2/4−2)
⇒(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=(1/2−2)+(1/3−2)+(1/4−2)
We can apply the identity 1/a−n=an, we get
⇒(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=22+32+42
⇒(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=2×2+3×3+4×4
⇒(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=4+9+16
∴(1/2)−2+(1/3)−2+(1/4)−2=29
(iv) (3−1+4−1+5−1)0(3−1+4−1+5−1)0
Ans: We have to find the value of (3−1+4−1+5−1)0(3−1+4−1+5−1)0.
We know that a0=1a0=1, then we get the value of the given expression
∴(3−1+4−1+5−1)0=1∴(3−1+4−1+5−1)0=1
(v) {(−23)−2}2{(−23)−2}2
Ans: We have to find the value of {(−23)−2}2{(−23)−2}2.
We can apply the identity (am)n=amn(am)n=amn, we get
{(−23)−2}2=(−23)−2×2{(−23)−2}2=(−23)−2×2
⇒{(−23)−2}2=(−23)−4⇒{(−23)−2}2=(−23)−4
Now, applying the identity (1a)m=1mam(1a)m=1mam, we get
⇒{(−23)−2}2=(−2−43−4)⇒{(−23)−2}2=(−2−43−4)
Now, we know that 1a−n=an1a−n=an, we get
⇒{(−23)−2}2=(34−24)⇒{(−23)−2}2=(34−24)
⇒{(−23)−2}2=(3×3×3×3−2×−2×−2×−2)⇒{(−23)−2}2=(3×3×3×3−2×−2×−2×−2)
∴{(−23)−2}2=8116∴{(−23)−2}2=8116
4. Evaluate the Following:
(i) 8−1×532−48−1×532−4
Ans: We have to evaluate the given expression 8−1×532−48−1×532−4.
We can write the given expression as (23)−1×532−4(23)−1×532−4.
⇒8−1×532−4=2−3×532−4⇒8−1×532−4=2−3×532−4
Now, we know that am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n, we get
⇒8−1×532−4=2−3−(−4)×53⇒8−1×532−4=2−3−(−4)×53
⇒8−1×532−4=2−3+4×53⇒8−1×532−4=2−3+4×53
⇒8−1×532−4=21×53⇒8−1×532−4=21×53
⇒8−1×532−4=2×5×5×5⇒8−1×532−4=2×5×5×5
∴8−1×532−4=250∴8−1×532−4=250
(ii) (5−1×2−1)×6−1(5−1×2−1)×6−1
Ans: We have to evaluate the given expression (5−1×2−1)×6−1(5−1×2−1)×6−1.
We know that a−n=1ana−n=1an, we get
(5−1×2−1)×6−1=(15×12)×16(5−1×2−1)×6−1=(15×12)×16
⇒(5−1×2−1)×6−1=110×16⇒(5−1×2−1)×6−1=110×16
∴(5−1×2−1)×6−1=160∴(5−1×2−1)×6−1=160
5. Find the value of mm for which 5m÷5−3=555m÷5−3=55 .
Ans: The given expression is 5m÷5−3=555m÷5−3=55.
Now, according to the Quotient of Power rule of exponents when the bases are same in division we can subtract the powers. We get
am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n
Applying the above identity to the given expression, we get
5m−(−3)=555m−(−3)=55
⇒5m+3=55⇒5m+3=55
Since the bases are same on both sides, therefore the exponents must be equal to each other, we get
⇒m+3=5⇒m+3=5
⇒m=5−3⇒m=5−3
∴m=2∴m=2
Therefore, we get the value of m=2m=2.
6. Evaluate the Following:
(i) {(13)−1−(14)−1}−1{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1
Ans: Given expression is {(13)−1−(14)−1}−1{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1.
We know that a−n=1ana−n=1an, applying to the given expression we get{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1={(31)1−(41)1}−1{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1={(31)1−(41)1}−1⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1={3−4}−1⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1={3−4}−1⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=(−1)−1⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=(−1)−1
Again applying the identity a−n=1ana−n=1an, we get⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=1−1⇒{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=1−1∴{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=−1∴{(13)−1−(14)−1}−1=−1
(ii) (58)−7×(85)−4(58)−7×(85)−4
Ans: Given expression is (58)−7×(85)−4(58)−7×(85)−4.
Now, applying the identity (1a)m=1mam(1a)m=1mam, we get
(58)−7×(85)−4=(5−78−7)×(8−45−4)(58)−7×(85)−4=(5−78−7)×(8−45−4)
Now, we know that a−n=1ana−n=1an, we get⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8757×5484⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8757×5484
Now, applying the identity am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n, we get⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=87−457−4⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=87−457−4⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8353⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8353⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8×8×85×5×5⇒(58)−7×(85)−4=8×8×85×5×5∴(58)−7×(85)−4=512125∴(58)−7×(85)−4=512125
7. Simplify the Given Expressions:
(i) 25×t−45−3×10×t−825×t−45−3×10×t−8
Ans: Given expression 25×t−45−3×10×t−825×t−45−3×10×t−8 can be written as 25×t−45−3×10×t−8=52×t−45−3×5×2×t−825×t−45−3×10×t−8=52×t−45−3×5×2×t−8
⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=52×t−45−3+1×2×t−8⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=52×t−45−3+1×2×t−8
Now, applying the identity am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n, we get
⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=52−(−2)×t−4−(−8)2⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=52−(−2)×t−4−(−8)2
⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=54×t42⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=54×t42
⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=5×5×5×5×t42⇒25×t−45−3×10×t−8=5×5×5×5×t42
∴25×t−45−3×10×t−8=625t42∴25×t−45−3×10×t−8=625t42
(ii) 3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−53−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5
Ans: Given expression 3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−53−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5 can be written as 3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5×(2×5)−5×535−7×(2×3)−53−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5×(2×5)−5×535−7×(2×3)−5
⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5×2−5×5−5×535−7×2−5×3−5⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5×2−5×5−5×535−7×2−5×3−5
Now, applying the identity am÷an=am−nam÷an=am−n, we get
⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5−(−5)×2−5−(−5)×5−5+3−(−7)⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=3−5−(−5)×2−5−(−5)×5−5+3−(−7)
⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=30×20×55⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=30×20×55
We know that a0=1a0=1, we get
⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=1×1×52⇒3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=1×1×52
∴3−5×10−5×1255−7×6−5=55
1. Express the following numbers in standard form. (i) 0.0000000000085 (ii) 0.00000000000942 (iii) 6020000000000000 (iv) 0.00000000837 (v) 31860000000 Solution: (i) 0.0000000000085 = 0.0000000000085×(1012/1012) = 8.5 ×10-12 (ii) 0.00000000000942 = 0.00000000000942×(1012/1012) = 9.42×10-12 (iii) 6020000000000000 = 6020000000000000×(1015/1015) = 6.02×1015 (iv) 0.00000000837 = 0.00000000837×(109/109) = 8.37×10-9 (v) 31860000000 = 31860000000×(1010/1010) = 3.186×1010 |
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2. Express the following numbers in the usual form. (i) 3.02×10-6 (ii) 4.5×104 (iii)3×10-8 (iv)1.0001×109 (v) 5.8×1012 (vi)3.61492×106 Solution: (i) 3.02×10-6 = 3.02/106 = 0 .00000302 (ii) 4.5×104 = 4.5×10000 = 45000 (iii) 3×10-8 = 3/108 = 0.00000003 (iv) 1.0001×109 = 1000100000 (v) 5.8×1012 = 5.8×1000000000000 = 5800000000000 (vi) 3.61492×106 = 3.61492×1000000 = 3614920 |
3. In a stack there are 5 books each of thickness 20 mm and 5 paper sheets each of thickness 0.016 mm. What is the total thickness of the stack? Solution: Thickness of one book = 20 mm Thickness of 5 books = 20×5 = 100 mm Thickness of one paper = 0.016 mm Thickness of 5 papers = 0.016×5 = 0.08 mm Total thickness of a stack = 100+0.08 = 100.08 mm = 100.08×102/102 mm = 1.0008 x 102 mm |
4. Express the number appearing in the following statements in standard form. (i) 1 micron is equal to 1/1000000 m. (ii) Charge of an electron is 0.000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 16 coulomb. (iii) Size of bacteria is 0.0000005 m (iv) Size of a plant cell is 0.00001275 m (v) Thickness of a thick paper is 0.07 mm Solution : (i) 1 micron = 1/1000000 = 1/106 = 1×10-6 (ii) Charge of an electron is 0.00000000000000000016 coulombs. = 0.00000000000000000016×1019/1019 = 1.6×10-19 coulomb (iii) Size of bacteria = 0.0000005 = 5/10000000 = 5/107 = 5×10-7 m (iv) Size of a plant cell is 0.00001275 m = 0.00001275×105/105 = 1.275×10-5m (v) Thickness of a thick paper = 0.07 mm 0.07 mm = 7/100 mm = 7/102 = 7×10-2 mm |
When we have to repeatedly multiply a number by itself, we raise it to power. This is known as the Exponent. The power in the exponent represents the number of times that we want to carry out the multiplication operation. Exponents have their own set of rules when it comes to carrying out arithmetic operations. In this chapter, we will learn about powers, exponents, and their peripheral rules. Students will get to learn about new concepts and this chapter will further strengthen their base of the concepts of exponents and powers.
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