Powers and square roots Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a power in math?
A
It is a number multiplied by it self the amount of times indicated by the power (the small number). e.g. two to the power of three is 2x2x2.
2
Q
What is the power rule when multiplying powered numbers?
A
You add the powers.
3
Q
What is the power rule when dividing powered numbers?
A
Subtract the powers.
4
Q
What is the power rule when raising one power to another ( when there a power inside and outside the bracket)?
A
you multiply the powers.
5
Q
Can you use the power rules when the whole numbers are different?
A
no you can’t when the whole number is different.