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When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.

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Do you subtract exponents when multiplying?

No you add them if the bases are the same.


What are the rules adding and subtracting exponents?

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When is the exponent negative?

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When dividing variables with exponents subtract exponents?

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How do you simplify exponents or powers in algebra?

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When dividing x by x and you have exponents on each of the x do you add the exponents or subtract?

When dividing numbers (or variables) subtract the exponents. Remember, an exponent indicates a kind of multiplication, it is the number of times that a number is multiplied by itself. If you are dividing by that same number, then clearly you are multiplying it by itself a fewer number of times. Division is the inverse function of multiplication.


How do you solve N to the 30th divided by N to the first?

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When dividing number in scientific notation what must you do with the exponents?

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When adding numbers with exponents do you add or subtract the exponents?

you do not do anything when you add numbers with exponents. you just figure out the answer. it is only if you multiply numbers with exponents, where you add the exponents..


What is a rule that works for multiplying powers of the same base in exponents?

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What do you do with the exponents when your adding the bases of the number?

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