Understanding Subtracting Exponents

What is the first step when dealing with subtracting exponents?

• Add the exponents together

• Convert the exponents into multiplication form

• Divide the exponents

• Ignore the exponents

In the example problem, what is the result of 5 squared minus 3 squared?

• 16

• 25

• 9

• 6

How do you express 6 to the power of 3 in multiplication form?

• 6 / 6 / 6

• 6 - 6 - 6

• 6 x 6 x 6

• 6 + 6 + 6

What is the product of 2 squared?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

After calculating the products, what is the final result of 216 minus 4 minus 27?

• 189

• 190

• 200

• 185