FLASHCARD 4 Multiplying Powers

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Simplify (2m^4)(5m^2)

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10m^6

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Simplify t^9 x t x t^7

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t^17

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Simplify x^4 • x^2 • x^3

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x^9

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Simplify (t^3)(t^6)(t^9)

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t^18

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Simplify 3n^5 • 8n^6

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24n^11

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Definition: Power of a number

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A power of a number is the result of multiplying that number by itself a certain number of times.

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Definition: Base in powers

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The base is the number that is being multiplied in a power.

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Definition: Exponent

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

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Property: Product of Powers

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When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents.

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Example: 2^3 x 2^2

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2^(3+2) = 2^5 = 32