Powers (Multiplying, Dividing, Power to a Power)

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What is the result of simplifying (-8)^-2?

Back

1/(-8)^2

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How do you simplify the expression n^9 • n^7 • n^3?

Back

n^(9+7+3) = n^19

Front

What is (2^8)^2 simplified?

Back

2^(8*2) = 2^16

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

Back

1

Front

What is the simplified form of y^4?

Back

y^4 (it is already simplified)

Front

What is the product of powers property?

Back

When multiplying like bases, add the exponents: a^m • a^n = a^(m+n).

Front

What is the power of a power property?

Back

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

Front

What is the quotient of powers property?

Back

When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

Front

What happens when you raise a negative number to an even power?

Back

The result is positive.

Front

What happens when you raise a negative number to an odd power?

Back

The result is negative.