Rules of Exponents
For nonzero real numbers a and b and integers m and n |
Product rule |
am⋅an=am+n |
Quotient rule |
anam=am−n |
Power rule |
(am)n=am⋅n |
Zero exponent rule |
a0=1 |
Negative rule |
a−n=an1 |
Power of a product rule |
(a⋅b)n=an⋅bn |
Power of a quotient rule |
(ba)n=bnan |