This document reviews rules for multiplying and dividing exponents. It explains that when multiplying bases, you multiply the coefficients and add the exponents, and when dividing bases you divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. Examples are provided for each rule. Readers are instructed to practice applying the rules by working through problems and checking their answers on subsequent slides.

1. Let’s Review!
Multiplying and Dividing
Exponents
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RuleMultiplication
When you multiply
bases, you multiply the
coefficients (numbers in
front of variables) and
add exponents.
Ex. 1
Ex. 2
Ex. 3

3. 3
Division Rule
When you divide
bases, you divide
or reduce the
coefficients
(numbers in front
of variables) and
subtract the
exponents.
Ex. 1 Ex. 2
Ex. 3

4. 4
Now it’s time to practice these rules. Be sure to
write the problems down. Be neat and write down
each step just as was shown in the examples.
After you finish each set, click on the next slide
to check your answers!

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Multiplication Rule
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Multiplication Rule -
Answers
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3.

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Division Rule
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3.

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Division Rule -
Answers
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