Adding Exponents

When multiplying numbers in exponent notation with the same base, we can add the exponents.

Consider:

This is the first law of exponents:

Example:

Simplify the following; give your answers in exponent form

Solution:

Common Error : The first law of exponents does NOT apply to addition of numbers in exponent notation.

First Law of Exponents

Laws Of Exponents
Explains all the different laws of exponents

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