Multiplying and Dividing Exponents

Front

What is the rule for multiplying exponents with the same base?

Back

When multiplying exponents with the same base, you add the exponents.

Front

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

Back

When dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.

Front

Simplify: x^3 * x^5

Back

x^8

Front

Simplify: x^2 * x^4 * x^3

Back

x^9

Front

What does x^0 equal?

Back

x^0 = 1, for any x ≠ 0.

Front

Simplify: (x^4)^2

Back

x^8 (multiply the exponents)

Front

Simplify: (2^3) * (2^2)

Back

2^5 (add the exponents)

Front

Simplify: (3^4) / (3^2)

Back

3^2 (subtract the exponents)

Front

What is the value of 5^0?

Back

5^0 = 1.

Front

Simplify: 4 * 4^3

Back

4^4 (add the exponents)