Properties of Exponents

Front

What is the property of exponents when multiplying powers of the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the property of exponents when dividing powers of the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What do you do when raising a power to a power, such as (x^3)^5?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the result of x^0?

Back

1, for any non-zero x.

Front

What is the result of a negative exponent, such as x^-n?

Back

1/(x^n).

Front

Simplify the expression: (9^-2)^3.

Back

1/9^6.

Front

Simplify the expression: x^3 * x^5.

Back

x^(3+5) = x^8.

Front

Simplify the expression: x^5 / x^3.

Back

x^(5-3) = x^2.

Front

What is the value of (2^3)^2?

Back

2^(3*2) = 2^6 = 64.

Front

What is the simplified form of 4x^2 * 2x^3?

Back

8x^(2+3) = 8x^5.