Product of Powers Property

This lesson teaches how to multiply powers with the same base. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by examples demonstrating the simplification of expressions by expanding powers. The lesson introduces the product of powers property, which states that when multiplying powers with the same base, you can add the exponents. The lesson concludes with applying this property to simplify expressions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing implicit exponents.

What should you do when a number or variable does not have a visible exponent?

In the example given, what is the final result of adding the exponents 3, 1, and 7?