Exponent Rules

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True or False? The product of two powers with the same base is equal to the base raised to the sum of the exponents.

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True

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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According to exponent rules, when we multiply powers we _______ the exponents.

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add

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Solve: (2x^5)(6x^4)

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MULTIPLY coefficients: 2 * 6 = 12; ADD exponents: 5 + 4 = 9; Result: 12x^9

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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According to exponent rules, when we raise a power to a power we _______ the exponents.

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multiply

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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According to exponent rules, when we divide powers we _______ the exponents.

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subtract

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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

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x^(3+2) = x^5

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (x^4)/(x^2)?

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x^(4-2) = x^2

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

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2^(3*2) = 2^6 = 64

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (3x^2)(4x^3)?

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MULTIPLY coefficients: 3 * 4 = 12; ADD exponents: 2 + 3 = 5; Result: 12x^5

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (5x^4)/(5x^2)?

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5^(1-1) * x^(4-2) = 1 * x^2 = x^2