Exponent Rules

Front

According to exponent rules, when we divide two powers with the same base we _______ the exponents. Example: h^8 / h^3

Back

subtract

Front

According to exponent rules, when we raise the power to a power we _______ the exponents. Example: (d^2)^5

Back

multiply

Front

When more than one base is inside parentheses, the power outside the parentheses should be ___________.

Back

multiplied with each base's power inside

Front

Anything (other than zero) raised to a power of zero is always:

Back

1

Front

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

Back

MULTIPLY coefficients, ADD exponents

Front

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

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for raising a power to a power?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

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

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the value of 5^0?

Back

1

Front

What happens when you raise a product to a power? Example: (ab)^n

Back

Multiply the exponent with each base: a^n * b^n