Exponent Rules

Front

What happens to the exponents when we divide powers with the same base?

Back

We subtract the exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we multiply powers with the same base?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

Simplify the expression: (-4r^5)(2r^8)

Back

-8r^13

Front

What is anything raised to the power of zero?

Back

1

Front

Choose an equivalent expression for x^{-6} \cdot x^4.

Back

\frac{1}{x^2}

Front

What is the exponent rule for raising a power to a power?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the result of x^a \cdot x^b?

Back

x^{a+b}

Front

What is the result of \frac{x^a}{x^b}?

Back

x^{a-b}

Front

What is the value of 2^0?

Back

1

Front

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

Back

x^{12}