Exponent Rules Flashcard Review

Front

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

Back

add

Front

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

Back

subtract

Front

Rewrite using a positive exponent: 2w^-13

Back

2/w^13

Front

According to exponent rules, when we raise a power to a power we _______ the exponents.

Back

multiply

Front

Simplify: 2m^4 • 5m^2

Back

10m^6

Front

What is the exponent rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for dividing powers with the same base?

Back

Subtract the exponents.

Front

What is the exponent rule for raising a power to a power?

Back

Multiply the exponents.

Front

What is the value of 3^0?

Back

1

Front

What does a negative exponent represent?

Back

The reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent.