Exponent Rules

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 happens when you raise a power to another power?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the result of (5x^2y^2)^3?

Back

125x^6y^6

Front

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

Back

Multiply coefficients and add exponents.

Front

What is the rule for multiplying coefficients in expressions with exponents?

Back

Multiply the numerical coefficients.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

x^(5-2) = x^3.

Front

What is the result of (x^2)^4?

Back

x^(2*4) = x^8.

Front

What is the result of (3x^2y^3)(4xy^2)?

Back

12x^(2+1)y^(3+2) = 12x^3y^5.