Exponent Rules 8th Grade IM

Front

Whenever we multiply numbers that are the same base with exponents, we __________ them.

Back

Add

Front

Whenever we divide bases with exponents and the bases are the same, we _________ the exponents.

Back

Subtract

Front

What is the exponent rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the result of 2^3 * 2^2?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 5^4 / 5^2?

Back

5^(4-2) = 5^2 = 25.

Front

What does a zero exponent mean?

Back

Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals 1.

Front

What is the value of 3^0?

Back

1.

Front

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

Back

x^(3*2) = x^6.

Front

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

Back

2^(2*3) = 2^6 = 64.