Exponent Rules

Front

What happens to the exponents when dividing powers with the same base?

Back

You subtract the exponents.

Front

True or False: 5^-3 = 1.

Back

False

Front

What is the quotient rule for exponents?

Back

When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

Front

Simplify the expression: (a^5)(a^4).

Back

a^9

Front

What is the result of (c^5)(c^3)(c^3)?

Back

c^11

Front

What is the product rule for exponents?

Back

When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents.

Front

If x^m * x^n = x^p, what is the relationship between m, n, and p?

Back

p = m + n.

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

Back

1.

Front

How do you simplify the expression (x^3)^2?

Back

x^(3*2) = x^6.

Front

What is the power of a product rule?

Back

When raising a product to a power, raise each factor to the power.