QUOTIENT OF POWERS PRACTICE SET

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What is the Quotient of Powers Property?

Back

The Quotient of Powers Property states that when dividing two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents: \( a^m \div a^n = a^{m-n} \).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: \( \frac{x^5}{x^2} \)

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\( x^{5-2} = x^3 \)

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What happens when you divide powers with the same base?

Back

You subtract the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: \( \frac{y^8}{y^3} \)

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\( y^{8-3} = y^5 \)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of \( a^0 \)?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1: \( a^0 = 1 \).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: \( \frac{z^6}{z^6} \)

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\( z^{6-6} = z^0 = 1 \)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the Power of a Power Property?

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The Power of a Power Property states that when raising a power to another power, you multiply the exponents: \( (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: \( \left( x^3 \right)^4 \)

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\( x^{3 \cdot 4} = x^{12} \)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the Power of a Product Property?

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The Power of a Product Property states that when raising a product to a power, you apply the exponent to each factor: \( (ab)^n = a^n b^n \).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: \( \left( 2xy \right)^3 \)

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\( 2^3 x^3 y^3 = 8x^3y^3 \)

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1