Exponent Rules

Front

According to exponent rules, when we divide powers we _______ the exponents.

Back

subtract

Front

(5x^2y^2)^3 = ?

Back

125x^6y^6

Front

How do you solve: (2x^5)(6x^4)?

Back

MULTIPLY coefficients, ADD exponents

Front

According to exponent rules, when we multiply powers we _______ the exponents.

Back

add

Front

According to exponent rules, when we raise a power to a power we _______ the exponents.

Back

multiply

Front

What is the value of x^0?

Back

1 (any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1)

Front

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

Back

x^(a+b) (when multiplying like bases, add the exponents)

Front

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

Back

x^(a-b) (when dividing like bases, subtract the exponents)

Front

What is the value of (x^m)^n?

Back

x^(m*n) (when raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents)

Front

What does x^1 equal?

Back

x (any number raised to the power of 1 is itself)