Exponent Rules

Flashcards for exponent rules.

Product Rule

When multiplying the same base, keep the base and add the exponents.

Product Rule Formula

b^m * b^n = b^(m+n)

Quotient Rule

When dividing the same base, keep the base and subtract the exponents.

Quotient Rule Formula

b^m / b^n = b^(m-n)

Power of One Rule

Any base to the power of 1 stays the same base number.

Power of One Rule Formula

b^1 = b

Power of a Power Rule

When raising a power to another power, keep the base and multiply the exponents.

Power of a Power Rule Formula

(b^m)^n = b^(m*n)

Negative Exponent Rule

A base to the power of a negative number is flipped to the denominator, making the exponent positive.

Negative Exponent Rule Formula

b^-n = 1/b^n

Zero Power Rule

Any base to the power of zero equals 1.

Zero Power Rule Formula

b^0 = 1