Laws of Exponents class 7

Front

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

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

Simplify: (x^3)(x^2)

Back

x^5

Front

What is the expression for a negative exponent?

Back

w^(-1) = 1/w

Front

Evaluate using the quotient rule: 9^9 / 9^4

Back

9^5

Front

Make this negative exponent positive: 9^(-3)

Back

1/9^3

Front

What is the product of powers rule?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: (a^4)(a^3)

Back

a^7

Front

What is the power of a product rule?

Back

When raising a product to a power, raise each factor to the power.

Front

Simplify: (2x^2)^3

Back

8x^6

Front

What is the zero exponent rule?

Back

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