Exponent Rules (Simple Laws of Exponents)

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subtract

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add

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Simplify: (-8r^5)(r^8)

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-8r^13

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What is the rule for multiplying exponents with the same base?

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Add the exponents.

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What is the rule for dividing exponents with the same base?

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Subtract the exponents.

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1 (for any x ≠ 0)

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