Exponent Rules

Front

What happens to the exponents when we raise a power to a power?

Back

We multiply the exponents.

Front

How do you solve (2x^5)(6x^4)?

Back

Multiply coefficients (2*6) and add exponents (5+4).

Front

What happens to the exponents when we multiply powers?

Back

We add the exponents.

Front

What happens to the exponents when we divide powers?

Back

We subtract the exponents.

Front

True or False: (x^3)/(x^2) = x^(3-2)

Back

True.

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)(a^n)?

Back

Add the exponents: a^(m+n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)/(a^n)?

Back

Subtract the exponents: a^(m-n).

Front

What is the exponent rule for (a^m)^n?

Back

Multiply the exponents: a^(m*n).

Front

What is the value of x^0 for any non-zero x?

Back

x^0 = 1.

Front

What is the result of a^1?

Back

a^1 = a.