Multiplication with exponents
Key Notes :
Definition of Exponents:
- An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. For example, an means aaa is multiplied by itself n times.
Multiplying Like Bases:
- When multiplying numbers with the same base, add the exponents
Learn with an example
Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.
r9 . r2 =________
Simplify.
r9 . r2
r9+2 Multiply, remembering to add the exponents
r11
Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.
v4 . v6=_______
Simplify.
v4 . v6
v4+6 Multiply, remembering to add the exponents
v10
Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.
b5 . b6=______
Simplify.
b5 . b6
b5+6 Multiply, remembering to add the exponents
b11
let’s practice!
