Exponent Properties Flashcards
1
Q
1.. Product of Powers
A
(x^a)(x^b)=x^(a+b)
add exponents x^(a+b)
2
Q
- Power to a Power
A
(x^a)^b=x^(ab)
3
Q
- Quotient of Powers
A
X^a/x^b=x^(a-b)
subtract exponents
4
Q
- Power of a Product
A
(xy)^a=x^ay^a
5
Q
- Power of a Quotient
A
(x/y)^a=x^a/y^a
6
Q
- Negative Exponent
A
x(^-a)=1/x^a
flip the negative from the denominator to the numerator .
7
Q
- Zero Exponent
A
x^0=1
8
Q
Rational Exponents
A
X^a/b = Rational Expressions:
b√X^a = (b√X)^a
Radical Exponents without roots = 2.
9
Q
Simplifying Expressions
A
Convert a negative exponents to positive and then switch numerators and denominators.
When entire expression is in parentheses, complete those operations before factoring in the exponent.
10
Q
Standard Exponential Functions
A
Standard Exponential Functions have two constants, one by itself and another raised to the x power, for example: y = ab^x.