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Properties of Exponents

Author: Colleen Atakpu
Video Transcript
Formulas to Know
Power of a Power Property of Exponents

open parentheses a to the power of n close parentheses to the power of m equals a to the power of n m end exponent

Power of a Product Property of Exponents

open parentheses a b close parentheses to the power of n equals a to the power of n b to the power of n

Power of a Quotient Property of Exponents

open parentheses a over b close parentheses to the power of n equals a to the power of n over b to the power of n

Product Property of Exponents

a to the power of n times a to the power of m equals a to the power of n plus m end exponent

Quotient Property of Exponents

a to the power of n over a to the power of m equals a to the power of n minus m end exponent