Exponents Review

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base is multiplied by itself.

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What does 2^3 equal?

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2^3 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.

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What is the rule for multiplying exponents with the same base?

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When multiplying exponents with the same base, add the exponents: a^m × a^n = a^(m+n).

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What is the rule for dividing exponents with the same base?

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

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What is 10^0?

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Any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1: 10^0 = 1.

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What is the value of 5^2?

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5^2 = 5 × 5 = 25.

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What does 3^4 equal?

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3^4 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81.

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What is the scientific notation for 0.0042?

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0.0042 = 4.2 × 10^-3.

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What is the value of (x^3) × (x^2)?

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(x^3) × (x^2) = x^(3+2) = x^5.

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What is the value of (y^5) ÷ (y^2)?

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(y^5) ÷ (y^2) = y^(5-2) = y^3.