What happens when numbers with exponents are multiplied?
Related Topics:
Introduction to Exponents
Rules of Exponents
Using Exponent Rules
When multiplying numbers in exponent notation with the same base, we can add the exponents.
Consider:
This is the first law of exponents:
Example:
Simplify the following; give your answers in exponent form
Solution:
Common Error : The first law of exponents does NOT apply to addition of numbers in exponent notation.
First Law of Exponents
Laws Of Exponents
Explains all the different laws of exponents
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