Exponents Flashcards
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Exponents
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Definition: An exponent tells you how many
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times a number is multiplied by itself.
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• 23=2X2X2 =8
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+52=585=25
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Exponent Rules:
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I. Multiplication Rule: a^m xa^n =
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a (m+n)
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• Example: 23x2’= 2^(3+2) = 2°=
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32
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- Division Rule: a ^m ÷ a^n = a^(m-n)
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• Example: 35+3’=3^5-2)=33=
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27
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- Power of a Power Rule: (a^m^n=
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a ^(mxn)
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• Example: (22)3=2^(2X3) = 2°= 64
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