MyCalcWorld: Foundations - Exponent Rules

Foundations - Exponent Rules

There will be many, many times in calculus that you will need to know how to work with exponents (fractional exponents too!). Be sure you know exactly how to handle all of the following exponent situations.

Exponents when multiplying: x^a ^. x^b=x^a+b

Teaching Sheet with Practice

Online Practice Quiz

Exponents with power-to-a-power: ( x^a) ^b=x^ab

Teaching Sheet with Practice

Online Practice Quiz

Exponents in fractions: x^a / x^b=x^{a - b}

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Exponents and roots: x^1/2=Square Root of x

Foundational Concepts

The following concepts are crucial in calculus, be sure you have a solid understanding of this material!

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Foundations - Exponent Rules

Exponents when multiplying: xa . xb=xa+b

Exponents with power-to-a-power: ( xa) b=xab

Exponents in fractions: xa / xb=x a - b

Exponents and roots: x1/2=Square Root of x

Foundational Concepts

The 5 Step Plan

Exponents when multiplying: x^a ^. x^b=x^a+b

Exponents with power-to-a-power: ( x^a) ^b=x^ab

Exponents in fractions: x^a / x^b=x^{a - b}

Exponents and roots: x^1/2=Square Root of x