Pearson Ch 7 Properties of Exponents Review

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What is the product of powers property of exponents?

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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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Simplify: x^3 * x^4

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x^7

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What is the power of a power property of exponents?

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

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Simplify: (2^3)^2

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2^6 or 64.

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What is the quotient of powers property of exponents?

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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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Simplify: x^5 / x^2

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x^3

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What is scientific notation?

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A way to express numbers as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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Convert 0.00045 into scientific notation.

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4.5 x 10^-4

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one: a^0 = 1.

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Simplify: 5^0

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