Exponent Laws: Multiplying and Dividing Powers

Mr. Baron explains two crucial exponent laws: multiplying and dividing powers with the same base. He demonstrates that when multiplying powers, you add the exponents, and when dividing, you subtract them. The video includes examples to illustrate these rules and emphasizes that these laws only apply to powers with the same base.

Why is it important to have the same base when applying exponent laws?

• It is not important.

• It simplifies the calculation.

• It makes the numbers smaller.

• It allows the laws to be applied correctly.

What is the result of multiplying 2^2 and 2^3?

• 2^4

• 2^5

• 2^6

• 2^3

When multiplying powers with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Divide them

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

What is the result of 4^10 * 4^6?

• 4^13

• 4^14

• 4^15

• 4^16

If you have 3^2 * 4^1, what can you do with the exponents?

• Subtract them

• Add them

• Multiply them

• Nothing

What is the result of dividing 2^4 by 2^2?

• 2^0

• 2^2

• 2^3

• 2^1

When dividing powers with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Divide them

• Multiply them

What is the result of 6^10 divided by 6^9?

• 6^9

• 6^0

• 6^1

• 6^19

What is the simplified form of 4^8 divided by 4^3?

• 4^5

• 4^4

• 4^3

• 4^2

What should you remember when applying exponent laws?

• They work for negative exponents.

• They work for different bases.

• They only work for the same base.

• They work for any base.