College Algebra : College Algebra

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for College Algebra

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Integer Exponents

Simplify:

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Explanation:

Use the power rule to distribute the exponent:

Example Question #11 : Distributing Exponents (Power Rule)

Simplify the following expression:

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Simplify the following expression:

To raise exponents to another power, we need to multiply them:

So we get:

 

Example Question #1 : Generate Equivalent Numerical Expressions: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ee.A.1

Simplify.

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When an exponent is being raised by another exponent, we just multiply the powers of the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #21 : Distributing Exponents (Power Rule)

Simplify.

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When an exponent is being raised by another exponent, we just multiply the powers of the exponents and keep the base the same.

Example Question #281 : College Algebra

Combine the following terms:

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Combine the following terms:

We need to multiply three terms together. We should recognize that the t must be left alone, because it cannot be combined with the x's. 

First, multiply all three coefficients

Next, combine the x's. Because we are multiplying, we will add the exponents.

Now, put it all together to  get:

Example Question #1 : Review And Other Topics

Evaluate

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When common variables with exponents are divided, the exponents are subtracted.

Example Question #2 : Review And Other Topics

Evaluate

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When like terms with exponents are multiplied, you add the exponents.

 

Example Question #3 : Review And Other Topics

Evaluate the following:

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When similar terms raised to n are multiplied, simply add the exponents. Thus

Example Question #4 : Review And Other Topics

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When similar terms raised to n are multiplied, simply add the exponents. Thus

Example Question #281 : College Algebra

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When similar terms raised to n are multiplied, simply add the exponents. Thus

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