Exponent Properties

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What is the property of exponents when multiplying powers of the same base?

Back

When multiplying powers of the same base, you add the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the property of exponents when dividing powers of the same base?

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When dividing powers of the same base, you subtract the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: x^3 * x^2

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x^5

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Simplify: x^5 / x^2

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x^3

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What is the value of x^0?

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x^0 = 1 for any x ≠ 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What happens when you raise a power to another power, such as (x^2)^3?

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You multiply the exponents: (x^2)^3 = x^(2*3) = x^6.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (x^a)(x^b)?

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The result is x^(a+b).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (x^a)/(x^b)?

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The result is x^(a-b).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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

Back

x^3y^5.

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

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6x^5.