Rules of Exponents

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

How do you express a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

Back

1 divided by the base raised to the positive exponent.

Front

What is the value of 4^2 * 4^3 / 4^5?

Back

1

Front

What is 9^-3 expressed as a positive exponent?

Back

1/9^3

Front

What is the value of (-1/2)^0?

Back

1

Front

What happens when you raise a power to another power?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the value of 9^5 / 9^9?

Back

9^-4 or 1/9^4.

Front

What is the result of (2^3)^2?

Back

2^6.