Exponents & Exponent Properties

Front

When dividing powers with the same base, what operation do you perform on the exponents?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the simplified form of the expression xy^-7?

Back

x/y^7

Front

What is the result of 4^-2?

Back

1/16

Front

What is the product of x^3 and x^5?

Back

x^8 (Add the exponents).

Front

What is the quotient of x^10 and x^4?

Back

x^6 (Subtract the exponents).

Front

What is the power of a power property?

Back

When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the value of (2^3)^2?

Back

2^6 or 64.

Front

How do you simplify a negative exponent, such as a^-n?

Back

1/a^n.

Front

What is the result of multiplying two powers with the same base, such as x^m * x^n?

Back

x^(m+n) (Add the exponents).

Front

What is the simplified form of (3^2 * 3^3)?

Back

3^5 or 243.