Question

what are the properties of exponents

Answer 1

@TheSmartOne @mathmale @welshfella

Answer 2

the the main rules are

1. x^m * x^n = x^(m+n)

2. x^m / x^n = x^(m-n)

3. (x^m)^n = x^mn

Answer 3

In other words Multiplying terms with exponents - you ADD th e exponents
Divding .. SUBTRACT ..

Answer 4

When a term with an exponent is taken to another power you multiply the exponents.

Answer 5

thanks!!

Answer 6

yw

further rules

x^(-1) = 1/x
x^(-2) = 1 / x^2 etc

anything taken to the power 0 = 1

a^0 = 1, 15^0 = 1 etc

Answer 7

also 15 = 15^1 etc

Answer 8

x^3 / x = x^3 / x^1 = x^(3-1) = x^2