Laws of Exponents

Front

Simplify: (x^3)(x^2)

Back

x^5

Front

According to exponent rules, when we multiply the same base we _______ the exponents.

Back

Add

Front

According to exponent rules, when we divide the same base we _______ the exponents.

Back

Subtract

Front

What is the value of x^0?

Back

1 (Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.)

Front

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

Back

x^2

Front

What is the product of x^a and x^b?

Back

x^(a+b) (When multiplying, add the exponents.)

Front

What is the quotient of x^a and x^b?

Back

x^(a-b) (When dividing, subtract the exponents.)

Front

What does x^1 equal?

Back

x (Any number raised to the power of 1 is itself.)

Front

What is the value of (x^m)^n?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

2^5