Laws of Exponents

Front

What does the PRODUCT RULE state about exponents when multiplying like bases?

Back

According to the PRODUCT RULE, when multiplying like bases, we keep the base and add the exponents.

Front

What is the QUOTIENT RULE for exponents?

Back

The QUOTIENT RULE states that when dividing like bases, we keep the base and subtract the exponents.

Front

Evaluate: 2^4

Back

16

Front

Evaluate: (y^9)^-2

Back

1/y^18

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

Back

Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.

Front

What is the result of 9^5 / 9^9 using the Quotient Rule?

Back

9^5

Front

If a^m * a^n = a^x, what is x in terms of m and n?

Back

x = m + n.

Front

If a^m / a^n = a^x, what is x in terms of m and n?

Back

x = m - n.

Front

What is the value of 5^0?

Back

5^0 = 1.

Front

What happens to the exponent when raising a power to another power, such as (a^m)^n?

Back

You multiply the exponents: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).