Exploring Multiplication Properties of Exponents

What is the term used to describe the superscripted number in an expression like 2^3?

• Exponent

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Base

Which of the following is an example of a monomial?

• 2 / a^4

• 2 + a^4

• 2 * a^4

• 2 - a^4

According to the product of powers law, what operation is performed on the exponents when multiplying powers with the same base?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

In the expression 3 * 4 * n^4 * n^7, what is the simplified form of the variable part?

• n^11

• n^28

• n^3

• n^12

How do you express 2.7 million in scientific notation?

• 2.7 * 10^6

• 270 * 10^4

• 27 * 10^5

• 0.27 * 10^7

What is the result of (x^4)^2 according to the power of a power law?

• x^16

• x^2

• x^8

• x^6

If you have a negative base like (-3)^2, what is the result?

• -9

• -6

• 6

• 9

In the expression (3x^5y^2)^5, what is the exponent of y in the simplified form?

• 15

• 5

• 10

• 25

What does the power of a product law state about exponents?

• Exponents are divided among the terms inside the parentheses.

• Exponents are subtracted from the terms inside the parentheses.

• Exponents are added to the terms inside the parentheses.

• The outside exponent is applied to each term inside the parentheses.

What is the simplified form of the expression (-5ab^2)^2?

• 25a^2b^4

• -10a^2b^4

• -25a^2b^4

• 10a^2b^4