Exponent Rules

Front

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

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

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

Back

Multiply coefficients and add exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we multiply powers?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

What is the result of (5x^2y^2)^3?

Back

125x^6y^6

Front

True or False: (a^m)(a^n) = a^(m+n) is a valid exponent rule.

Back

True

Front

What is the result of (x^3)(x^2)?

Back

x^5

Front

What is the result of (3x^4)(2x^3)?

Back

6x^7

Front

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

Back

x^10

Front

What is the result of (a^m)/(a^n)?

Back

a^(m-n) when a ≠ 0.

Front

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

Back

2^5 or 32.