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

  • Subtract them (correct)
  • Multiply them
  • Keep them the same
  • Add them
  • What is the result when you multiply a base with an exponent of 3 by the same base with an exponent of 4?

  • $a^{7}$
  • $a^{12}$ (correct)
  • $a^{34}$
  • $a^{43}$
  • What is the correct way to simplify $(ab)^2$?

  • $a^2b$
  • $a^2b^2$ (correct)
  • $ab$
  • $a^4b^4$
  • If you raise a fraction $a/b$ to a power of 3, what should be done according to the Quotient of Powers Rule?

    <p>Apply the exponent to both a and b separately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you have $x^3 * x^5$, what is the result according to the Power of a Power Rule?

    <p>$x^8$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when any non-zero number is raised to the power of zero?

    <p>The result is always 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a negative exponent be represented in terms of division?

    <p>Taking the reciprocal of the base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent expression for a quotient with a negative power?

    <p>(b/a m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have two expressions with different bases and you want to raise their product to a power, what do you do?

    <p>Multiply the bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the laws of exponents help in simplifying expressions?

    <p>By providing rules for manipulating exponents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Laws of Exponents

    Exponents and powers are fundamental concepts in mathematics that are used to represent repeated multiplication. They simplify the process of multiplying or dividing the same number or expression multiple times. Here, we will discuss the laws of exponents that help in simplifying expressions with exponents.

    Product with Same Bases

    If the base of two expressions is the same, you can add their exponents to simplify the expression. For example, if you have a m and a n, where a is the base, you can add m and n to get a (m + n). This is known as the Power of a Power Rule.

    Quotient with Same Bases

    If the base of two expressions is the same, you can subtract the exponents to simplify the expression. For example, if you have a m and a n, where a is the base, you can subtract m from n to get a (n - m). This is known as the Quotient Power Rule.

    Product to a Power

    When raising a product to a power, you distribute the power to each factor. For example, if you have a b and you want to raise it to the power of c, you can write it as (a b) c. This is known as the Product of Powers Rule.

    Quotient to a Power

    When raising a fraction to a power, you distribute the power to each factor in the numerator and denominator of the fraction. For example, if you have a/b and you want to raise it to the power of c, you can write it as (a b) c. This is known as the Quotient of Powers Rule.

    Zero Power

    Any number raised to the zero power is always equal to 1. This is known as the Zero Power Rule. For example, a 0 = 1, where a is any non-zero number.

    Negative Power

    A negative exponent signifies division. For example, a -m is equivalent to 1/a m, where a is the base and m is the exponent. This is known as the Negative Exponents Rule.

    Quotient with Negative Power

    If you have a quotient with a negative power, you take the reciprocal of the base. For example, a/b -m is equivalent to b/a m. This is known as the Negative Exponents for Quotients Rule.

    Power of a Product with Different Bases

    If you have two expressions with different bases and you want to raise their product to a power, you multiply the powers of the factors. For example, if you have a m and b n and you want to raise their product to the power of c, you can write it as (a b) (m + n). This is known as the Power of a Product Rule.

    These laws of exponents are used to simplify expressions and make calculations easier. By understanding these rules, you can manipulate expressions with exponents more effectively.

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    Test your knowledge on the laws of exponents that simplify expressions with powers in mathematics. Learn about rules such as product with same bases, quotient with same bases, zero power, negative exponents, and more.

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