Thanksgiving Exponent Rules

Front

What is the rule for squaring a negative number?

Back

When you square a negative number, the result is positive. For example, (-a)² = a².

Front

Simplify: (-5p)²

Back

25p²

Front

What is the result of squaring -4?

Back

16

Front

Simplify: x¹⁰ ⋅ x⁴

Back

x¹⁴

Front

What is the rule for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

Front

Simplify: x⁸ / x²

Back

x⁶

Front

What is the power of a power rule?

Back

When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents: (a^m)ⁿ = a^(m*n).

Front

Simplify: (m⁹)²

Back

m¹⁸

Front

What happens when you multiply two powers with the same base?

Back

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: a^m ⋅ a^n = a^(m+n).

Front

Simplify: 2²

Back

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