Laws of Exponents Flashcards

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1
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Laws Of Exponents Only Apply If…

A

The two bases of the powers are the same

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2
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Multiplying two powers of the same base

A

Adding the exponents

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3
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A Power consists of what two parts?

A

b^n
b= The Base
n= The Exponent
b^n= The power

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4
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Dividing powers of the same base, means…

A

Subtracting the exponents

Subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator

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5
Q

Raising a power to a power, results in…

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Multiplying the exponents

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6
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a^0=?

A

1

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7
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Anything to the 0 power, equals…

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1

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