Flashcard Basic Exponent Properties

Front

Simplify: x^3 * x^6

Back

x^9

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Simplify: 7v^3 * 10u^3v^5

Back

70u^3v^8

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Simplify: 9xy^2 * 9x^5y^2

Back

81x^6y^4

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Simplify: x^2 * x^2

Back

x^4

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When we multiply exponential expressions, we _______ the exponents.

Back

add

Front

Define exponent.

Back

An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

Front

What is the product of powers property?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: a^m * a^n

Back

a^(m+n)

Front

What is the power of a power property?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: (x^2)^3

Back

x^6