Exponent Rules Basic

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What does 5⁴ mean?

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5⁴ means 5 multiplied by itself 4 times: 5 x 5 x 5 x 5.

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What is the base in an exponent expression?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponent expression.

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What is the value of 2³?

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2³ = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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What is the product of powers rule?

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When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents: a^m x aⁿ = a^m+n.

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What is the power of a power rule?

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

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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: a⁰ = 1.

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What is the value of 3²?

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3² = 3 x 3 = 9.

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What is the quotient of powers rule?

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When dividing two powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: a^m / aⁿ = a^m-n.

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What does 10¹ equal?

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10¹ = 10.