Rules of Exponents

Front

What do you do with the exponents when multiplying two powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents

Front

x squared times x cubed

Back

x to the fifth

Front

If you have a power raised to another power, what operation do you perform on the exponents?

Back

Multiply them

Front

How do you apply an exponent to a product of terms?

Back

Multiply the exponent with each term's exponent

Front

In the expression (xy)^3, what is the correct expansion? Options: x^3 + y^3, x^2y^2, 3xy, x^3y^3

Back

x^3y^3

Front

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

Back

Subtract the denominator's exponent from the numerator's

Front

What is the simplified form of x^7 / x^3?

Back

x^4

Front

What is the result of any number raised to the zero power?

Back

1

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate?

Back

The reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent

Front

How do you write x^(-2) in terms of positive exponents?

Back

1 / x^2