Exponent Rules FLASHCARD

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What is the Quotient Rule for exponents?

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The Quotient Rule states that when dividing two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents: \( \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \).

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What is the Power of a Power Rule for exponents?

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The Power of a Power Rule states that when raising a power to another power, you multiply the exponents: \( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \).

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What is the Power of a Product Rule for exponents?

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The Power of a Product Rule states that when raising a product to a power, you distribute the exponent to each factor: \( (ab)^n = a^n b^n \).

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What is the Power of a Quotient Rule for exponents?

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The Power of a Quotient Rule states that when raising a quotient to a power, you distribute the exponent to the numerator and denominator: \( \left( \frac{a}{b} \right)^n = \frac{a^n}{b^n} \).

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What is the Zero Exponent Rule?

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The Zero Exponent Rule states that any non-zero base raised to the power of zero equals one: \( a^0 = 1 \) (where \( a \neq 0 \)).

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What is the value of \((-4)^2\)?

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The value of \((-4)^2\) is 16.

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What is the value of any expression raised to the power of zero?

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Any expression (except zero) raised to the power of zero equals one: \( a^0 = 1 \) (where \( a \neq 0 \)).

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How do you simplify \( \frac{x^{12}}{x^2} \)?

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To simplify \( \frac{x^{12}}{x^2} \), use the Quotient Rule: \( x^{12-2} = x^{10} \).

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What is the result of \( (5x^5)^2 \)?

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The result of \( (5x^5)^2 \) is \( 25x^{10} \) using the Power of a Product Rule.

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How do you simplify \( \frac{10x^{15}}{2x^3} \)?

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To simplify \( \frac{10x^{15}}{2x^3} \), divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents: \( \frac{10}{2} = 5 \) and \( x^{15-3} = x^{12} \), resulting in \( 5x^{12} \).