Rules of exponents

Front

What is the quotient rule for exponents?

Back

When dividing two powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.

Front

Evaluate: x¹³ / x⁸

Back

x⁵

Front

What happens to the exponents when multiplying two powers with the same base?

Back

You add the exponents.

Front

Evaluate: c⁶ ⋅ c⁴

Back

c¹⁰

Front

What is the power of a power rule?

Back

When raising a power to another power, multiply the exponents.

Front

Evaluate: (x³)⁴

Back

x¹²

Front

What is the rule for zero exponent?

Back

Any non-zero base raised to the power of zero equals 1.

Front

Evaluate: x⁵ / x⁵

Back

1

Front

What is the rule for negative exponents?

Back

A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

Front

Evaluate: x^-3

Back

1 / x³