5.2 Properties of rational exponents
Unit 5 · Rational exponents and radical functions
Ideas in this lesson
Product rule
For a positive base, add exponents when multiplying powers with the same base.
Quotient rule
For a positive base, subtract the denominator exponent from the numerator exponent.
Powers of powers
For a positive base, multiply exponents when raising a power to another power.
Zero and negative exponents
A nonzero base raised to zero is one. A negative exponent indicates a reciprocal. State any domain restrictions.
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