Rules for Exponents

Front

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

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

Simplify the expression: (6x^2)(-3x^5)

Back

-18x^7

Front

Rewrite using a positive exponent: g^-7

Back

1/g^7

Front

Identify the BASE in the expression: 2^3 = 8

Back

2

Front

Simplify: y^6^0

Back

y^4

Front

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

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

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

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

Back

1

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

It indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.

Front

Simplify: (x^3)(x^4)

Back

x^7