Review of Laws of Exponents

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What does the Negative Exponent Law state?

Back

To change a negative exponent to a positive, move the base to the opposite side of the fraction bar.

Front

Simplify: x^3 * x^4

Back

x^7

Front

Simplify: (a^2)^3

Back

a^6

Front

What is the Product of Powers Rule?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: (2x^3)(3x^2)

Back

6x^5

Front

What is the Power of a Power Rule?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: (x^2y^3)^2

Back

x^4y^6

Front

What does the Zero Exponent Rule state?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: 5^0

Back

1

Front

What is the Quotient of Powers Rule?

Back

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