Laws of Exponents

Front

What is the Law of Exponents for multiplying like bases?

Back

When multiplying like bases, keep the base and add the exponents.

Front

What is the Law of Exponents for raising a power to a power?

Back

When raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents.

Front

Simplify: (3^2)(3^3)

Back

3^5

Front

Simplify: (x^4)(x^2)

Back

x^6

Front

What does 2^3 equal?

Back

2 x 2 x 2 = 8

Front

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

Back

4^6

Front

Simplify: (5x^3)(2x^2)

Back

10x^5

Front

What is the value of 3^4?

Back

3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 81

Front

What is the Law of Exponents for dividing like bases?

Back

When dividing like bases, keep the base and subtract the exponents.

Front

Simplify: (x^5)/(x^2)

Back

x^3