5.1 Exponents Flashcards
1
Q
A negative number with an odd power is __________ (within parenthesis)
A
Negative
2
Q
A negative number with an even power is _________ (within parenthesis)
A
Positive
3
Q
Product rule
A
B^m * b^n = b^m+n
4
Q
Power rule
A
(B^m)^n = b^m*n
5
Q
Power of a product rule
A
If n is a positive integer
(Ab)^n =a^n*b^n
6
Q
Power of a quotient
A
A^n / a^b = a^n-b
7
Q
Power if zero
A
X^0=1
As long as x is not equal to zero
8
Q
In the expression 2^5, what is the base and what is the power?
A
2 is the base and five is the power
