Exponent Rules

Front

What happens to the exponents when we divide powers?

Back

We subtract the exponents.

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What happens to the exponents when we multiply powers?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we raise a power to another power?

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

True or False: When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents.

Back

True.

Front

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

Back

Multiply coefficients and add exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)/(a^n)?

Back

We subtract the exponents: a^(m-n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)(a^n)?

Back

We add the exponents: a^(m+n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)^n?

Back

We multiply the exponents: a^(m*n).

Front

What is a zero exponent? Give an example.

Back

Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one. Example: 5^0 = 1.

Front

What is a negative exponent? Give an example.

Back

A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal. Example: a^(-n) = 1/(a^n).