Properties of Exponents

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When you multiply like (same) bases you...

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add their exponents.

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When you raise a power to another power you ...

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multiply their exponents.

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When you have multiply factors (in parenthesis) raised to a power you...

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raise each factor to that power.

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When you divide like (same) bases you...

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subtract their exponents.

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When you have a quotient (division problem or fraction) raised to an exponent, you...

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raise each factor in the numerator and denominator to that power.

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Anything* to the power of zero is ...

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1.

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A base raised to a negative exponent is equal to ...

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the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive power.