| Exponent Rule: |
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In plain English ... |
| Zero Exponent |
x0 = 1 |
All numbers (not zero) raised to the zero power equal one. |
| Negative Exponent |
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A negative exponent tells you that the factor is on the wrong side of the fraction bar. ( x is not zero). |
| Product Rule |
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When multiplying, and the bases are the same, ADD the exponents. |
| Quotient Rule |
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When dividing, and the bases are the same, SUBTRACT the exponents. (top exponent subtract bottom exponent) |
| Power to a Power |
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When raising a power to a power, MULTIPLY the exponents. |
| Product to a Power |
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When raising a product to a power, EACH factor gets raised to the new power. |
| Quotient to a Power |
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When raising a quotient to a power, BOTH top and bottom get raised to the new power.
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