Exponent Rules

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What are exponent rules?

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Exponent rules are mathematical guidelines that describe how to handle operations involving powers or exponents.

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True or False: When raising a power to a power, we multiply the exponents.

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True

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When dividing powers, we _______ the exponents.

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subtract

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

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MULTIPLY coefficients, ADD exponents.

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When multiplying powers, we _______ the exponents.

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add

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What is the result of x^3 * x^2?

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x^(3+2) = x^5.

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

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x^(4*2) = x^8.

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What is the result of x^5 / x^2?

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x^(5-2) = x^3.

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

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12x^(2+3) = 12x^5.

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one.