Simplifying Exponents and Powers

This video tutorial covers basic exponent rules, including multiplying like bases, the power to a power rule, and dividing like bases. It explains how to simplify expressions using these rules, emphasizing the importance of adding exponents when multiplying like bases and subtracting them when dividing. The tutorial also discusses the power to a power rule, where exponents are multiplied. Examples are provided to illustrate each concept, ensuring a clear understanding of how to apply these rules in algebraic expressions.

What is the result of multiplying x^2 by x^3?

• x^9

• x^8

• x^6

• x^5

If you multiply y^1 by y^1 four times, what is the result?

• y^3

• y^2

• y^4

• y^5

What is the result of x^5 multiplied by x^4?

• x^9

• x^10

• x^8

• x^7

How do you simplify (x^4)^3?

• x^7

• x^12

• x^9

• x^10

What is the result of (y^3)^2?

• y^9

• y^6

• y^8

• y^5

How do you simplify x^2 * x?

• x^6

• x^5

• x^4

• x^3

What is the result of a^4 * a^5?

• a^8

• a^9

• a^10

• a^11

How do you simplify b^8 * b^2?

• b^11

• b^12

• b^10

• b^9

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

• x^4

• x^2

• x^5

• x^3

How do you simplify y^8 divided by y^3?

• y^7

• y^6

• y^4

• y^5