Multiplying Exponents

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Exponents use.....

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repeated multiplication

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What is the base in an exponent expression?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied by itself.

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What does the exponent indicate?

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The exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself.

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Calculate: 2^3

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2^3 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8

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Calculate: 5^2

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5^2 = 5 * 5 = 25

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

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Any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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What is the product of powers property?

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When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).

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What is the power of a power property?

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When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).

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What is the power of a product property?

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When raising a product to a power, apply the exponent to each factor: (ab)^n = a^n * b^n.

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Calculate: (3^2) * (3^3)

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(3^2) * (3^3) = 3^(2+3) = 3^5 = 243.