Exponent Rules

Front

What happens to the exponents when we multiply powers?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we raise a power to a power?

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we divide powers?

Back

We subtract the exponents.

Front

True or False: The exponent rules apply to all real numbers.

Back

True.

Front

How do you solve: (2x^5)(6x^4)?

Back

Multiply coefficients, Add exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)(a^n)?

Back

Add the exponents: a^(m+n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)/(a^n)?

Back

Subtract the exponents: a^(m-n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)^n?

Back

Multiply the exponents: a^(m*n).

Front

What is the value of x^0?

Back

1, for any non-zero x.

Front

What is the value of a^1?

Back

a, for any non-zero a.