Algebra I: Exponent Basics: Multiplying, Dividing Monomials and Raising a Power to a Power

Here we go over how to deal with exponents when multiplying and dividing monomials, as well as raising a power to a power. When multiplying and the bases are the same just add the exponents. When dividing and the bases are the same just subtract the exponents and the larger exponent determines where the term goes. When raising a power to a power multiply the exponents.

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• algebra
• exponent
• exponents
• multiplying
• dividing
• raising
• power
• exponential
• math

[tennisboi1197]

so then how do u know if the A goes on top of the fraction line or the bottom?

[mathflix1]

@tennisboi1197

With division, consider the variable x. If the x in the numerator has a larger exponent than the denominator, then the answer will involve x in the numerator with the difference.

If the x in the denominator has the larger exponent, then the answer will involve the x in the denominator with the difference.

[hoffypuff86]

ummm... what if the exponent is a negative... or if the power is a negative? cause my math teacher is all like dont make it a negative!!!

[TheFallenknight777]

I should get a mint!!!!!!!

[AnarchyDrummer42156]

Thank you sooo much, I sat looking at my book forever (which had terrible examples) and then I came here and figured it out instantly, again THANK YOU!!!

[SabGotSwag5]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wiicool91]

What if there is a question like (5ab)(3ab) ?

[lmperia]

Thank you for helping me understand.

[Chariotz5]

How do you raise a power when there are no brackets? ex. 5 to the 3rd to the 2nd with no brackets.

[patif35]

U saved me

[tokiochick115]

yea no kidding grade 9 seems a whole lot easier to figure out now thx lady

[ethiochick25]

thank youu ladyy, you helped me ALOTT(: