Laws of Exponents

Front

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

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

Simplify (-4r^5)(2r^8)

Back

-8r^13

Front

Make this negative exponent positive: 9^-3

Back

1/9^3

Front

What happens to the exponents when we divide the expressions?

Back

We subtract the exponents.

Front

Simplify (x^2y)^5

Back

x^10y^5

Front

What is the rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the rule for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the value of 2^3?

Back

8

Front

What is the value of 5^0?

Back

1

Front

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

Back

x^6