Understand and apply the Power of a Power Rule.
Simplify expressions involving exponents with integer bases.
Express complex exponential expressions as a single exponent.
Recognize the importance of exponent rules in real-world contexts.
In mathematics, exponents are a way to represent repeated multiplication. The Power of a Power Rule is one of the key laws of exponents. This rule states that when you raise a power to another power, you multiply the exponents:
This rule is essential for simplifying expressions involving exponents, especially when dealing with large powers.
Let's apply the Power of a Power Rule to some examples:
Example 1:
Simplify
Using the rule:
Example 2:
Simplify
Using the rule:
Example 3:
Simplify
Using the rule:
Step 2: Simplify →
That’s it! Easy and fun — just multiply the powers.
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With practice, you'll simplify complex expressions with ease and confidence!
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