Exponent Rules

Front

What is the rule for raising a power to a power?

Back

When raising a power to a power, you multiply the exponents.

Front

What happens when you multiply two powers with the same base?

Back

When multiplying two powers with the same base, you add the exponents.

Front

What is anything raised to the power of zero?

Back

Anything raised to the power of zero is always 1.

Front

Simplify: 2^3 * 2^4

Back

2^7

Front

Simplify: (x^5)^2

Back

x^{10}

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Simplify: x^8 / x^3

Back

x^5

Front

What is the value of 5^0?

Back

5^0 = 1

Front

Simplify: (3^2)^3

Back

3^6

Front

What is the result of 7^1?

Back

7^1 = 7