Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What does the expression a^m * a^n equal?

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a^(m+n) - When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents.

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What does the expression a^m / a^n equal?

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a^(m-n) - When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.

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What is the value of (a^m)^n?

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

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What is the value of a^0?

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1 - Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one.

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What is the value of a^1?

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a - Any number raised to the power of one equals itself.

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What does a^(-n) equal?

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

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What is the product of powers property?

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

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What is the quotient of powers property?

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When dividing two powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.

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What is the power of a power property?

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When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents.