Exponent Rules

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What is the product of powers rule in exponents?

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When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).

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What is the power of a power rule in exponents?

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When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).

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What is the power of a product rule in exponents?

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When raising a product to a power, apply the exponent to each factor: (ab)^n = a^n * b^n.

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What is the power of a quotient rule in exponents?

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When raising a quotient to a power, apply the exponent to both the numerator and denominator: (a/b)^n = a^n / b^n.

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one: a^0 = 1 (where a ≠ 0).

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What is the negative exponent rule?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent: a^(-n) = 1/a^n.

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Simplify: (x^5)(x^3)

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x^(5+3) = x^8.

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Simplify: (2x^2)(3x^4)

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6x^(2+4) = 6x^6.

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Simplify: (x^3)^2

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x^(3*2) = x^6.

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Simplify: (4y^2)^3

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4^3 * y^(2*3) = 64y^6.