Exponent Rules Flashcard Review

Front

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

Back

add

Front

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

Back

subtract

Front

Simplify 2m^4 • 5m^2

Back

10m^6

Front

How do you solve: (2x^5)(6x^4)?

Back

MULTIPLY coefficients, ADD exponents

Front

Anything raised to a power of zero is always:

Back

1

Front

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

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the result of (x^3)^2?

Back

x^6

Front

What is the result of x^5 / x^2?

Back

x^3

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

It represents the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

Front

What is the result of x^-3?

Back

1/x^3