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The rules for exponents are
Multiplication;
a^(n) X a^(m) = a^(n+m)
Notice the coefficient 'a' MUST be the same for addition of exponents.
For something like
a^(n) X b^(m) you CANNOT add the exponents, because the coefficients are different. 'a' & 'b'
Division
a^(n) / a^(m) = a^(n-m) Subtract the exponents)
Nesting
(a^(n))^(m) = a^(nm) (Multiply the exponents).
However, in all Cases the coefficient MUST be the same .e.g. 'a'.
e.g.
3^(2) X 3^(5) = 3^(7)
5^(3) divide 5^(2) = 5^(1) = 5
(7^(3))^4) = 7^(12)
However,
3^(2) X 5^(3) = NOT allowed. because 9 x 125 = 1125 Not equal to the sqyare root or cube root of either number.
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Franyou add exponents in a case like 1 to the 5th (to the 5th is your exponent of 5)
So 1 to the 5th + 1 to the 9th. you would just add your exponents. so 9+1=10
so you answer would be 1 to the 10th.
this is only when you have 2 of the same base number, in this case, your base number is 1
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When multiplying a number exponents that are squared do you add or multiply?
If the base numbers or variables are the same, you add the exponents.
When multiplying 2 or more variables with exponents what do you do with the exponents?
You add the exponents- x^2*x^6=x^8
When you have two different exponents do you add them or multiply them?
Multiply
How do you do order of operations with square roots and exponents?
PEMDAS: parenthesis exponents multiply divide add subtract prentices
How do you multiply exponents?
To multiply exponents you basically add them like so... if it was 7 to the power of 2 and 7 to the power of 6 you just add them together and u would get 7 to the power of 8
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..
When you are multiplying exponents do you only add the exponents or do you also multiply the bases?
Add the exponents
When multiplying binomials that turn out negative do you add or subtract exponents?
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
5 to the 6 power x 5 to the 9 power?
Just add the exponents. In this case you get 515.Just add the exponents. In this case you get 515.Just add the exponents. In this case you get 515.Just add the exponents. In this case you get 515.
When multiplying a number with exponents do you add or multiply the exponents?
You add exponents when multiplying. Ex: (xm) × (xn) = xm+n
How do you multiplying exponents with the same base?
You add the exponents. Example: 102 x 103 = 105.You add the exponents. Example: 102 x 103 = 105.You add the exponents. Example: 102 x 103 = 105.You add the exponents. Example: 102 x 103 = 105.
When multiplying a number exponents that are squared do you add or multiply?
If the base numbers or variables are the same, you add the exponents.
What are the rules adding and subtracting exponents?
When multiplying something with exponents, you add it. When dividing something with exponents, you subtract it.
When do you know to add exponents and when to multiply exponents?
You cannot add exponents, you can only multiply. Example 3^3 it would be 3x3x3 9^3 it would be 9x9x9
When adding numbers with fraction exponents do you add the exponents?
Fractional exponents follow the same rules as integral exponents. Integral exponents are numbers raised to an integer power.
When multiplying 2 or more variables with exponents what do you do with the exponents?
You add the exponents- x^2*x^6=x^8
What do you do with the exponents when your adding the bases of the number?
nothing, keep the exponents the same, remember you can only add or subtract when the exponents are the same
