Skill 2 Video 1 (Exponent Rules)

What is a⁰ simplify to?

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How does the power rule work?

Ex: (x²)³ = ?

• Multiply the exponents. So, (x²)³ = x⁶

• Add the exponents. 

  So, (x²)³ = x⁵ 

How do negative exponents work?

Ex: x^-2 = ?

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8² = ?

• 8⋅8=64

• 8⋅2=16

Select the correct expression:

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What is a base?

Ex: what is the base for y³ ?

• y is the base and 3 is the exponent

• 3 is the base and y is the exponent