Exponent Rules

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What is the product of powers rule in exponents?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the power of a power rule in exponents?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero base raised to the power of zero equals one: a^0 = 1 (where a ≠ 0).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the negative exponent rule?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent: a^(-n) = 1/(a^n).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 5^5 * 5^-3

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5^2.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (2^8)^2

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2^16.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (xz)^0

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (2m^4)(5m^2)

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10m^6.

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Simplify: X^2 * X^3 * X^4 * X

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X^10.

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What is the quotient of powers rule in exponents?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1