Simplifying Expressions with Exponents

What is the product rule for exponents?

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

• When multiplying two exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.

• When multiplying two exponents with different bases, you add the exponents.

• When multiplying two exponents with different bases, you subtract the exponents.

How is a negative exponent expressed in terms of fractions?

• a^-m is equivalent to 1/a^m

• a^-m is equivalent to a^m

• a^-m is equivalent to -1/a^m

• a^-m is equivalent to -a^m

What does the quotient rule state for exponents with the same base?

• You subtract the exponents.

• You add the exponents.

• You multiply the exponents.

• You divide the exponents.

How can the expression (35x^3y^2z) / (7xy^4) be simplified using the laws of exponents?

• 5x^2/y^2z

• 5x^2y^2z

• 35x^3y^2z^2

• 5x^2y^3z

What does a negative sign on a number indicate in the context of exponents?

• A negative value

• The need to invert the base

• A positive value

• The need to add the base