Homework #16- Basic Exponent Rules

Front

Simplify the expression: (a^5)(a^4)

Back

a^9

Front

According to exponent rules, when we multiply powers we _______ the exponents.

Back

add

Front

True or False: 5^-3 = 1

Back

False

Front

Simplify the expression: (x^4)²

Back

x^8

Front

Simplify the expression in exponential form: 134^0

Back

1

Front

What is the value of a^0 for any non-zero number a?

Back

1

Front

What do we do to the exponents when we divide powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

Simplify the expression: (a^3)(a^2)

Back

a^5

Front

What is the result of (x^m)(x^n)?

Back

x^(m+n)

Front

What is the result of (x^m)/(x^n)?

Back

x^(m-n)