Properties of Exponents

Front

What is the Zero Exponent Law?

Back

Any base raised to the power of zero equals 1.

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

A negative exponent means to take the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

Front

Solve: m^0

Back

1

Front

Solve: h^19 * h^71

Back

h^90 (Add the exponents)

Front

Solve: p^4 * p^-8

Back

p^-4 (Subtract the exponents)

Front

What happens when you multiply two powers with the same base?

Back

You add the exponents.

Front

What happens when you divide two powers with the same base?

Back

You subtract the exponents.

Front

Solve: (c^5)^2

Back

c^10 (Multiply the exponents)

Front

Solve: (x^3)^4

Back

x^12 (Multiply the exponents)

Front

What is the Product of Powers Property?

Back

When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents.