Applying the product rule of exponents to three monomials

The video tutorial explains how to multiply binomials and simplify expressions using the rules of exponents. It emphasizes the importance of having the same base when multiplying exponents and demonstrates how to add the powers. The tutorial provides an example of multiplying three terms and simplifies the expression by adding the exponents. The video concludes by summarizing the process of using exponent rules for simplification.

What must be true about the bases when multiplying exponents?

• They must be different.

• They must be prime numbers.

• They must be the same.

• They must be even numbers.

What is the default power of a variable if no power is specified?

• Zero

• Two

• One

• Three

When multiplying exponents with the same base, what operation is performed on the exponents?

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Add the exponents

In the example given, what is the final power of Y after simplification?

• Y to the 6th power

• Y to the 8th power

• Y to the 5th power

• Y to the 7th power

What is the result of adding the exponents 2, 3, and 1?

• 7

• 8

• 5

• 6