Exponents and like terms

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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Simplify by combining like terms: 3x² + 4x² + 7

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7x² + 7

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Evaluate 5m when m=8

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40

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What is the value of 3³?

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27

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Like terms must have...

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The same variables with the same exponent.

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In 2³, what is the base?

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2

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the product of powers rule?

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

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What is the power of a power rule?

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

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What is the zero exponent rule?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals one. For example, a^0 = 1.