Properties of Exponents

Front

What happens when we raise a power to a power in exponent rules?

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

Simplify the expression (3^4)(3^7).

Back

3^11

Front

Fill in the blank to make the statement true: 3^16 = (3^8)(3^___).

Back

8

Front

How do you make the negative exponent positive for 9^-3?

Back

1/9^3

Front

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

Back

-8r^13

Front

What is the product of two powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the quotient of two powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of zero?

Back

1.

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

It represents the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

Front

What is the result of (x^a)(x^b)?

Back

x^(a+b).