Laws of Exponents

Front

What is the Law of Exponents for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

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What is the Law of Exponents for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the result of (a^m)(a^n)?

Back

a^(m+n)

Front

What is the result of (a^m)/(a^n)?

Back

a^(m-n)

Front

What is the power of a power rule in exponents?

Back

(a^m)^n = a^(m*n)

Front

What is the zero exponent rule?

Back

a^0 = 1, for any a ≠ 0.

Front

What is the negative exponent rule?

Back

a^(-n) = 1/(a^n), for any a ≠ 0.

Front

What is the result of (2^4)(2^5)?

Back

2^9

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What is the result of (6^3)(6^4) in exponential form?

Back

6^7

Front

How do you express 4^3 ⋅ 4^5 in exponent form?

Back

4^8