Product Rule for Monomials

When multiplying monomials, what do you do with the exponents on variable terms?

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

• Divide them

Select all problems you would use the PRODUCT RULE to simplify

Find the product of
(2e)(2ec²)

• 4e²c²

• 4ec

Which exponent rule is involved when multiplying monomials?

• Product Rule

• Quotient Rule

• Power Rule

• Zero Exponent Rule

• Negative Exponent Rule

Answer explanation

Remember, the rule's name refers to the operation occurring between the monomials, not what you must do to the exponents as a result!

Which exponent rule is illustrated in the following definition?

• Product Rule

• Quotient Rule

• Addition Rule

• Subtraction Rule