Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What is the base in an exponent?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponent.

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What is the product of powers rule?

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

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What is the quotient of powers rule?

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

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How do you express 2^3 * 2^2 using exponents?

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2^3 * 2^2 = 2^(3+2) = 2^5.

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What is 10^0 equal to?

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10^0 = 1, any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1.

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What is the power of a power rule?

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When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).

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How do you express 4^5 / 4^2 using exponents?

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4^5 / 4^2 = 4^(5-2) = 4^3.

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What is 3^4 * 3^7 equal to?

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3^4 * 3^7 = 3^(4+7) = 3^11.

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How do you write 5x5x5x5x5x5x5 as an exponent?

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5x5x5x5x5x5x5 = 5^7.