Laws of Exponents

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What is the product of powers rule in exponents?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (x^3)^2

Back

x^6

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What is the power of a power rule in exponents?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Front

Simplify: x^2 * x^5

Back

x^7

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What is the quotient of powers rule in exponents?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Front

Simplify: x^8 / x^3

Back

x^5

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How do you express a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

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a^-n = 1/a^n. For example, 5^-2 = 1/5^2.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Front

Simplify: 2^3 * 2^2

Back

2^5

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero base raised to the power of zero equals one. For example, a^0 = 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

Front

Simplify: (3^2)^3

Back

3^6

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1