Laws of exponents part 1: product of powers (8th grade/algebra)

We look at the product and quotient of powers with the same base, e.g. expressions such as a⁷ · a⁴ and x⁸/x⁵. In the former, we can add the exponents, as a shortcut, and in the latter, we can subtract them. I also show how to simplify expressions where both exponent laws are useful.

See also

Powers with negative bases

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