Exploring Properties of Exponents: Multiplying & Dividing Powers

Why is it important to understand the properties of exponents?

• They are only used in this class.

• They are used in every math class moving forward.

• They are not very important.

• They are only used in science classes.

What does the acronym MADSEEM stand for?

• Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction, Exponents, Equations, Multiplication

• Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction, Exponents, Equations, Multiplication

• Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction, Exponents, Equations, Multiplication

• Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction, Exponents, Equations, Multiplication

What is the term for the number that is raised to a power?

• Power

• Base

• Coefficient

• Exponent

What is the result of multiplying 2^2 by 2^5?

• 2^5

• 2^10

• 2^7

• 2^3

When multiplying powers with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

• Add them

What is the result of 8^5 times 8^10?

• 8^15

• 8^50

• 8^5

• 8^10

Can you combine x^8 and y^4 when multiplying?

• Only if the bases are the same

• Only if the exponents are the same

• No, never

• Yes, always

What is the result of dividing 2^5 by 2^2?

• 2^3

• 2^2

• 2^7

• 2^10

When dividing powers with the same base, what do you do with the exponents?

• Divide them

• Multiply them

• Subtract them

• Add them

What is the result of y^27 divided by y^15?

• y^12

• y^42

• y^15

• y^27