law of exponents

Front

What does the Power to a Power Law state?

Back

Keep the base the same and multiply the exponents.

Front

When multiplying the same base, what do we do to the exponents?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

Simplify: (3t^2)^3

Back

27t^6

Front

What is the result of a^4 · a^3 · a · a^6?

Back

a^14

Front

Simplify: (-4r^5)(2r^8)

Back

-8r^13

Front

What is the base in the expression 5^3?

Back

5 is the base.

Front

What is the exponent in the expression 2^4?

Back

4 is the exponent.

Front

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

Back

x^6 (multiply the exponents).

Front

If a^m · a^n = a^x, what is x?

Back

x = m + n (add the exponents).

Front

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

Back

2^5 (add the exponents).