Examples with solutions for Applying Combined Exponents Rules: Applying the formula

Exercise #1

Solve the following problem:

(34)×(32)= \left(3^4\right)\times\left(3^2\right)=

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Step-by-Step Solution

In order to solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the base and exponents

  • Step 2: Use the formula for multiplying powers with the same base

  • Step 3: Simplify the expression by applying the relevant exponent rule

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The given expression is (34)×(32) (3^4) \times (3^2) . Here, the base is 3, and the exponents are 4 and 2.

Step 2: Apply the exponent rule, which states that when multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents:
am×an=am+n a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}

Step 3: Using the rule identified in Step 2, we add the exponents 4 and 2:
34×32=34+2=36 3^4 \times 3^2 = 3^{4+2} = 3^6

Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is 36 3^6 .

Answer

36 3^6

Exercise #2

3532= \frac{3^5}{3^2}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Using the quotient rule for exponents: aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} .

Here, we have 3532=352 \frac{3^5}{3^2} = 3^{5-2}

Simplifying, we get 33 3^3

Answer

33 3^3

Exercise #3

5654= \frac{5^6}{5^4}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Using the quotient rule for exponents: aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} .

Here, we have 5654=564 \frac{5^6}{5^4} = 5^{6-4} . Simplifying, we get 52 5^2 .

Answer

52 5^2

Exercise #4

Insert the corresponding expression:

6764= \frac{6^7}{6^4}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Identify the given information and relevant exponent rules.

  • Apply the quotient property of exponents.

  • Simplify the expression.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The problem gives us the expression 6764 \frac{6^7}{6^4} . The base is 6, and the exponents are 7 and 4, respectively.
Step 2: According to the rule of exponents, when dividing powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents: aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} In this case, a=6 a = 6 , m=7 m = 7 , and n=4 n = 4 .
Step 3: Applying this rule gives us: 6764=674=63 \frac{6^7}{6^4} = 6^{7 - 4} = 6^3

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 63 6^3 .

Answer

63 6^3

Exercise #5

Insert the corresponding expression:

(92)4= \left(9^2\right)^4=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the provided expression: (92)4(9^2)^4.

  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule for exponents.

  • Step 3: Simplify by multiplying the exponents.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: We have the expression (92)4(9^2)^4.

Step 2: Using the power of a power rule ((am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}), apply it to the expression:

(92)4=92×4 (9^2)^4 = 9^{2 \times 4}

Step 3: Simplify by calculating the product of the exponents:

2×4=8 2 \times 4 = 8

Therefore, (92)4=98(9^2)^4 = 9^8.

The correct expression corresponding to the given problem is 98\boxed{9^8}.

Answer

98 9^8

Exercise #6

Insert the corresponding expression:

b5b2= \frac{b^5}{b^2}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to simplify the expression b5b2 \frac{b^5}{b^2} using the rules of exponents.

  • Step 1: Identify the rule to apply: For any positive integer exponents m m and n n , the rule aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} applies when dividing terms with the same base. In this expression, our base is b b .

  • Step 2: Apply the rule: Substitute the given exponents into the formula: b5b2=b52\frac{b^5}{b^2} = b^{5-2}

  • Step 3: Perform the subtraction: Calculate the exponent 52 5 - 2 : b52=b3b^{5-2} = b^3

Therefore, the solution to the expression b5b2 \frac{b^5}{b^2} is b3 b^3 .

Answer

b3 b^3

Exercise #7

Insert the corresponding expression:

x6x4= \frac{x^6}{x^4}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the given expression x6x4 \frac{x^6}{x^4} , we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Apply the quotient rule for exponents
  • Step 2: Simplify the expression
  • Step 3: Verify by comparing with the answer choices

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Apply the quotient rule for exponents. This rule states that aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} when dividing powers with the same base.

Step 2: We have x6x4 \frac{x^6}{x^4} . According to the rule:

x6x4=x64=x2 \frac{x^6}{x^4} = x^{6-4} = x^2

Step 3: Verify by comparing with the answer choices:

  • Choice 1: x2 x^{-2} – Incorrect as it implies the exponents were added incorrectly.
  • Choice 2: x2 x^2 – This matches our result.
  • Choice 3: x10 x^{10} – Incorrect as it implies the exponents were added instead of subtracted.
  • Choice 4: x23 x^{\frac{2}{3}} – Incorrect as it does not match the calculation based on integer exponents.

Therefore, the correct choice is x2 x^2 , which is Choice 2.

Answer

x2 x^2

Exercise #8

Insert the corresponding expression:

(x3)4= \left(x^3\right)^4=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To simplify the expression (x3)4 (x^3)^4 , we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the expression: (x3)4 (x^3)^4 .
  • Step 2: Apply the formula for a power raised to another power.
  • Step 3: Calculate the product of the exponents.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: We have the expression (x3)4 (x^3)^4 , which involves a power raised to another power.

Step 2: We apply the exponent rule (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} here with a=xa = x, m=3m = 3, and n=4n = 4.

Step 3: Multiply the exponents: 3×4=12 3 \times 4 = 12 . This gives us a new exponent for the base x x .

Therefore, (x3)4=x12(x^3)^4 = x^{12}.

Consequently, the correct answer choice is: x12 x^{12} from the options provided. The other options x6 x^6 , x1 x^1 , and x7 x^7 do not reflect the correct application of the exponent multiplication rule.

Answer

x12 x^{12}

Exercise #9

Insert the corresponding expression:

y9y3= \frac{y^9}{y^3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression y9y3\frac{y^9}{y^3}, we will apply the rules of exponents, specifically the power of division rule, which states that when you divide like bases, you subtract the exponents.


Here are the steps to arrive at the solution:

  • Step 1: Identify and write down the expression: y9y3\frac{y^9}{y^3}.

  • Step 2: Apply the division rule of exponents, which is aman=amn\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}, for any non-zero base aa.

  • Step 3: Using the division rule, subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator:y93 y^{9-3}

  • Step 4: Calculate the exponent: 93=6 9 - 3 = 6

  • Step 5: Write down the simplified expression:y6 y^6

Therefore, the expression y9y3\frac{y^9}{y^3} simplifies to y6 y^6 .

Answer

y6 y^6

Exercise #10

Solve the following problem:

70= 7^0=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of finding 70 7^0 , we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the general rule for exponents with zero.

  • Step 2: Apply the rule to the given problem.

  • Step 3: Consider the provided answer choices and select the correct one.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: A fundamental rule in exponents is that any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to one. This can be expressed as: a0=1 a^0 = 1 where a a is not zero.

Step 2: Apply this rule to the problem: Since we have 70 7^0 , and 7 7 is certainly a non-zero number, the expression evaluates to 1. Therefore, 70=1 7^0 = 1 .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 70=1 7^0 = 1 , which corresponds to choice 2.

Answer

1 1

Exercise #11

Solve the following problem:

(3)0= \left(-3\right)^0=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's follow these steps:

  • Understand the zero exponent rule.

  • Apply this rule to the given expression.

  • Identify the correct answer from the given options.

According to the rule of exponents, any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is equal to 11. This is one of the fundamental properties of exponents.
Now, apply this rule:

Step 1: We are given the expression (3)0(-3)^0.
Step 2: Here, 3-3 is our base. We apply the zero exponent rule, which tells us that (3)0=1(-3)^0 = 1.

Therefore, the value of (3)0(-3)^0 is 11.

Answer

1 1

Exercise #12

Reduce the following equation:

a2×a5×a3= a^2\times a^5\times a^3=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To reduce the expression a2×a5×a3 a^2 \times a^5 \times a^3 , we will apply the product of powers property of exponents. This property states that when multiplying expressions with the same base, we add their exponents.

  • Step 1: Identify the exponents.
    The expression involves the same base a a with exponents: 2, 5, and 3.
  • Step 2: Add the exponents.
    According to the product of powers property, a2×a5×a3=a2+5+3 a^2 \times a^5 \times a^3 = a^{2+5+3} .
  • Step 3: Simplify the expression.
    Calculate the sum of the exponents: 2+5+3=10 2 + 5 + 3 = 10 . Therefore, the expression simplifies to a10 a^{10} .

Ultimately, the solution to the problem is a10 a^{10} . Among the provided choices, is correct: a10 a^{10} . The other options a5 a^5 , a8 a^8 , and a4 a^4 do not correctly reflect the sum of the exponents as calculated.

Answer

a10 a^{10}

Exercise #13

1120=? 112^0=\text{?}

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Step-by-Step Solution

We use the zero exponent rule.

X0=1 X^0=1 We obtain

1120=1 112^0=1 Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Answer

1

Exercise #14

(35)4= (3^5)^4=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the exercise we use the power property:(an)m=anm (a^n)^m=a^{n\cdot m}

We use the property with our exercise and solve:

(35)4=35×4=320 (3^5)^4=3^{5\times4}=3^{20}

Answer

320 3^{20}

Exercise #15

(62)13= (6^2)^{13}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

We use the formula:

(an)m=an×m (a^n)^m=a^{n\times m}

Therefore, we obtain:

62×13=626 6^{2\times13}=6^{26}

Answer

626 6^{26}

Exercise #16

2423= \frac{2^4}{2^3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Let's keep in mind that the numerator and denominator of the fraction have terms with the same base, therefore we use the property of powers to divide between terms with the same base:

bmbn=bmn \frac{b^m}{b^n}=b^{m-n} We apply it in the problem:

2423=243=21 \frac{2^4}{2^3}=2^{4-3}=2^1 Remember that any number raised to the 1st power is equal to the number itself, meaning that:

b1=b b^1=b Therefore, in the problem we obtain:

21=2 2^1=2 Therefore, the correct answer is option a.

Answer

2 2

Exercise #17

9993= \frac{9^9}{9^3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Note that in the fraction and its denominator, there are terms with the same base, so we will use the law of exponents for division between terms with the same base:

bmbn=bmn \frac{b^m}{b^n}=b^{m-n} Let's apply it to the problem:

9993=993=96 \frac{9^9}{9^3}=9^{9-3}=9^6 Therefore, the correct answer is b.

Answer

96 9^6

Exercise #18

Simplify the expression:

a3a2b4b5= a^3\cdot a^2\cdot b^4\cdot b^5=

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Step-by-Step Solution

In the exercise of multiplying powers, we will add up all the powers of the same product, in this case the terms a, b

We use the formula:

an×am=an+m a^n\times a^m=a^{n+m}

We are going to focus on the term a:

a3×a2=a3+2=a5 a^3\times a^2=a^{3+2}=a^5

We are going to focus on the term b:

b4×b5=b4+5=b9 b^4\times b^5=b^{4+5}=b^9

Therefore, the exercise that will be obtained after simplification is:

a5×b9 a^5\times b^9

Answer

a5b9 a^5\cdot b^9

Exercise #19

k2t4k6t2= k^2\cdot t^4\cdot k^6\cdot t^2=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Using the power property to multiply terms with identical bases:

aman=am+n a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m+n} It is important to note that this law is only valid for terms with identical bases,

We notice that in the problem there are two types of terms. First, for the sake of order, we will use the substitution property to rearrange the expression so that the two terms with the same base are grouped together. The, we will proceed to solve:

k2t4k6t2=k2k6t4t2 k^2t^4k^6t^2=k^2k^6t^4t^2 Next, we apply the power property to each different type of term separately,

k2k6t4t2=k2+6t4+2=k8t6 k^2k^6t^4t^2=k^{2+6}t^{4+2}=k^8t^6 We apply the property separately - for the terms whose bases arek k and for the terms whose bases aret t We add the powers in the exponent when we multiply all the terms with the same base.

The correct answer then is option b.

Answer

k8t6 k^8\cdot t^6

Exercise #20

(3×4×5)4= (3\times4\times5)^4=

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Step-by-Step Solution

We use the power law for multiplication within parentheses:

(xy)n=xnyn (x\cdot y)^n=x^n\cdot y^n

We apply it to the problem:

(345)4=344454 (3\cdot4\cdot5)^4=3^4\cdot4^4\cdot5^4

Therefore, the correct answer is option b.

Note:

From the formula of the power property mentioned above, we understand that it refers not only to two terms of the multiplication within parentheses, but also for multiple terms within parentheses.

Answer

34×44×54 3^4\times4^4\times5^4