How to multiply powers? Which powers can be multiplied and which cannot? How to multiply a number by a power?
In algebra, you can find a product of powers in two cases:
1) if the degrees have the same bases;
2) if the degrees have the same indicators.
When multiplying powers with the same bases, the base must be left the same, and the exponents must be added:
When multiplying degrees with the same indicators, the overall indicator can be taken out of brackets:
Let's look at how to multiply powers using specific examples.
The unit is not written in the exponent, but when multiplying powers, they take into account:
When multiplying, there can be any number of powers. It should be remembered that you don’t have to write the multiplication sign before the letter:
In expressions, exponentiation is done first.
If you need to multiply a number by a power, you should first perform the exponentiation, and only then the multiplication:
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of powers
Addition and subtraction of powers
It is obvious that numbers with powers can be added like other quantities , by adding them one after another with their signs.
So, the sum of a 3 and b 2 is a 3 + b 2.
The sum of a 3 - b n and h 5 -d 4 is a 3 - b n + h 5 - d 4.
Odds equal powers of identical variables can be added or subtracted.
So, the sum of 2a 2 and 3a 2 is equal to 5a 2.
It is also obvious that if you take two squares a, or three squares a, or five squares a.
But degrees various variables And various degrees identical variables, must be composed by adding them with their signs.
So, the sum of a 2 and a 3 is the sum of a 2 + a 3.
It is obvious that the square of a, and the cube of a, is not equal to twice the square of a, but to twice the cube of a.
The sum of a 3 b n and 3a 5 b 6 is a 3 b n + 3a 5 b 6.
Subtraction powers are carried out in the same way as addition, except that the signs of the subtrahends must be changed accordingly.
Or:
2a 4 - (-6a 4) = 8a 4
3h 2 b 6 — 4h 2 b 6 = -h 2 b 6
5(a - h) 6 - 2(a - h) 6 = 3(a - h) 6
Multiplying powers
Numbers with powers can be multiplied, like other quantities, by writing them one after the other, with or without a multiplication sign between them.
Thus, the result of multiplying a 3 by b 2 is a 3 b 2 or aaabb.
Or:
x -3 ⋅ a m = a m x -3
3a 6 y 2 ⋅ (-2x) = -6a 6 xy 2
a 2 b 3 y 2 ⋅ a 3 b 2 y = a 2 b 3 y 2 a 3 b 2 y
The result in the last example can be ordered by adding identical variables.
The expression will take the form: a 5 b 5 y 3.
By comparing several numbers (variables) with powers, we can see that if any two of them are multiplied, then the result is a number (variable) with a power equal to amount degrees of terms.
So, a 2 .a 3 = aa.aaa = aaaaa = a 5 .
Here 5 is the power of the multiplication result, which is equal to 2 + 3, the sum of the powers of the terms.
So, a n .a m = a m+n .
For a n , a is taken as a factor as many times as the power of n;
And a m is taken as a factor as many times as the degree m is equal to;
That's why, powers with the same bases can be multiplied by adding the exponents of the powers.
So, a 2 .a 6 = a 2+6 = a 8 . And x 3 .x 2 .x = x 3+2+1 = x 6 .
Or:
4a n ⋅ 2a n = 8a 2n
b 2 y 3 ⋅ b 4 y = b 6 y 4
(b + h - y) n ⋅ (b + h - y) = (b + h - y) n+1
Multiply (x 3 + x 2 y + xy 2 + y 3) ⋅ (x - y).
Answer: x 4 - y 4.
Multiply (x 3 + x – 5) ⋅ (2x 3 + x + 1).
This rule is also true for numbers whose exponents are negative.
1. So, a -2 .a -3 = a -5 . This can be written as (1/aa).(1/aaa) = 1/aaaaa.
2. y -n .y -m = y -n-m .
3. a -n .a m = a m-n .
If a + b are multiplied by a - b, the result will be a 2 - b 2: that is
The result of multiplying the sum or difference of two numbers is equal to the sum or difference of their squares.
If you multiply the sum and difference of two numbers raised to square, the result will be equal to the sum or difference of these numbers in fourth degrees.
So, (a - y).(a + y) = a 2 - y 2.
(a 2 - y 2)⋅(a 2 + y 2) = a 4 - y 4.
(a 4 - y 4)⋅(a 4 + y 4) = a 8 - y 8.
Division of degrees
Numbers with powers can be divided like other numbers, by subtracting from the dividend, or by placing them in fraction form.
Thus, a 3 b 2 divided by b 2 is equal to a 3.
Writing a 5 divided by a 3 looks like $\frac $. But this is equal to a 2 . In a series of numbers
a +4 , a +3 , a +2 , a +1 , a 0 , a -1 , a -2 , a -3 , a -4 .
any number can be divided by another, and the exponent will be equal to difference indicators of divisible numbers.
When dividing degrees with the same base, their exponents are subtracted..
So, y 3:y 2 = y 3-2 = y 1. That is, $\frac = y$.
And a n+1:a = a n+1-1 = a n . That is, $\frac = a^n$.
Or:
y 2m: y m = y m
8a n+m: 4a m = 2a n
12(b + y) n: 3(b + y) 3 = 4(b +y) n-3
The rule is also true for numbers with negative values of degrees.
The result of dividing a -5 by a -3 is a -2.
Also, $\frac: \frac = \frac .\frac = \frac = \frac $.
h 2:h -1 = h 2+1 = h 3 or $h^2:\frac = h^2.\frac = h^3$
It is necessary to master multiplication and division of powers very well, since such operations are very widely used in algebra.
Examples of solving examples with fractions containing numbers with powers
1. Decrease the exponents by $\frac $ Answer: $\frac $.
2. Decrease exponents by $\frac$. Answer: $\frac$ or 2x.
3. Reduce the exponents a 2 /a 3 and a -3 /a -4 and bring to a common denominator.
a 2 .a -4 is a -2 the first numerator.
a 3 .a -3 is a 0 = 1, the second numerator.
a 3 .a -4 is a -1 , the common numerator.
After simplification: a -2 /a -1 and 1/a -1 .
4. Reduce the exponents 2a 4 /5a 3 and 2 /a 4 and bring to a common denominator.
Answer: 2a 3 /5a 7 and 5a 5 /5a 7 or 2a 3 /5a 2 and 5/5a 2.
5. Multiply (a 3 + b)/b 4 by (a - b)/3.
6. Multiply (a 5 + 1)/x 2 by (b 2 - 1)/(x + a).
7. Multiply b 4 /a -2 by h -3 /x and a n /y -3 .
8. Divide a 4 /y 3 by a 3 /y 2 . Answer: a/y.
Properties of degree
We remind you that in this lesson we will understand properties of degrees with natural indicators and zero. Powers with rational exponents and their properties will be discussed in lessons for 8th grade.
A power with a natural exponent has several important properties that allow us to simplify calculations in examples with powers.
Property No. 1
Product of powers
When multiplying powers with the same bases, the base remains unchanged, and the exponents of the powers are added.
a m · a n = a m + n, where “a” is any number, and “m”, “n” are any natural numbers.
This property of powers also applies to the product of three or more powers.
b b 2 b 3 b 4 b 5 = b 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = b 15
6 15 36 = 6 15 6 2 = 6 15 6 2 = 6 17
(0.8) 3 · (0.8) 12 = (0.8) 3 + 12 = (0.8) 15
Please note that in the specified property we were talking only about the multiplication of powers with the same bases. It does not apply to their addition.
You cannot replace the sum (3 3 + 3 2) with 3 5. This is understandable if
calculate (3 3 + 3 2) = (27 + 9) = 36, and 3 5 = 243
Property No. 2
Partial degrees
When dividing powers with the same bases, the base remains unchanged, and the exponent of the divisor is subtracted from the exponent of the dividend.
(2b) 5: (2b) 3 = (2b) 5 − 3 = (2b) 2
11 3 − 2 4 2 − 1 = 11 4 = 44
Example. Solve the equation. We use the property of quotient powers.
3 8: t = 3 4
Answer: t = 3 4 = 81
Using properties No. 1 and No. 2, you can easily simplify expressions and perform calculations.
- Example. Simplify the expression.
4 5m + 6 4 m + 2: 4 4m + 3 = 4 5m + 6 + m + 2: 4 4m + 3 = 4 6m + 8 − 4m − 3 = 4 2m + 5
Example. Find the value of an expression using the properties of exponents.
2 11 − 5 = 2 6 = 64
Please note that in Property 2 we were only talking about dividing powers with the same bases.
You cannot replace the difference (4 3 −4 2) with 4 1. This is understandable if you calculate (4 3 −4 2) = (64 − 16) = 48, and 4 1 = 4
Property No. 3
Raising a degree to a power
When raising a degree to a power, the base of the degree remains unchanged, and the exponents are multiplied.
(a n) m = a n · m, where “a” is any number, and “m”, “n” are any natural numbers.
Please note that property No. 4, like other properties of degrees, is also applied in reverse order.
(a n b n)= (a b) n
That is, to multiply powers with the same exponents, you can multiply the bases, but leave the exponent unchanged.
2 4 5 4 = (2 5) 4 = 10 4 = 10,000
0.5 16 2 16 = (0.5 2) 16 = 1
In more complex examples, there may be cases where multiplication and division must be performed over powers with different bases and different exponents. In this case, we advise you to do the following.
For example, 4 5 3 2 = 4 3 4 2 3 2 = 4 3 (4 3) 2 = 64 12 2 = 64 144 = 9216
An example of raising a decimal to a power.
4 21 (−0.25) 20 = 4 4 20 (−0.25) 20 = 4 (4 (−0.25)) 20 = 4 (−1) 20 = 4 1 = 4
Properties 5
Power of a quotient (fraction)
To raise a quotient to a power, you can raise the dividend and the divisor separately to this power, and divide the first result by the second.
(a: b) n = a n: b n, where “a”, “b” are any rational numbers, b ≠ 0, n - any natural number.
(5: 3) 12 = 5 12: 3 12
We remind you that a quotient can be represented as a fraction. Therefore, we will dwell on the topic of raising a fraction to a power in more detail on the next page.
Powers and roots
Operations with powers and roots. Degree with negative ,
zero and fractional indicator. About expressions that have no meaning.
Operations with degrees.
1. When multiplying powers with the same base, their exponents are added:
a m · a n = a m + n .
2. When dividing degrees with the same base, their exponents are deducted .
3. The degree of the product of two or more factors is equal to the product of the degrees of these factors.
4. The degree of a ratio (fraction) is equal to the ratio of the degrees of the dividend (numerator) and divisor (denominator):
(a/b) n = a n / b n .
5. When raising a power to a power, their exponents are multiplied:
All the above formulas are read and executed in both directions from left to right and vice versa.
EXAMPLE (2 3 5 / 15)² = 2² · 3² · 5² / 15² = 900 / 225 = 4 .
Operations with roots. In all the formulas below, the symbol means arithmetic root(the radical expression is positive).
1. The root of the product of several factors is equal to the product of the roots of these factors:
2. The root of a ratio is equal to the ratio of the roots of the dividend and the divisor:
3. When raising a root to a power, it is enough to raise to this power radical number:
4. If you increase the degree of the root by m times and at the same time raise the radical number to the mth power, then the value of the root will not change:
5. If you reduce the degree of the root by m times and simultaneously extract the mth root of the radical number, then the value of the root will not change:
Expanding the concept of degree. So far we have considered degrees only with natural exponents; but operations with powers and roots can also lead to negative, zero And fractional indicators. All these exponents require additional definition.
A degree with a negative exponent. The power of a certain number with a negative (integer) exponent is defined as one divided by the power of the same number with an exponent equal to the absolute value of the negative exponent:
Now the formula a m : a n = a m - n can be used not only for m, more than n, but also with m, less than n .
EXAMPLE a 4: a 7 = a 4 — 7 = a — 3 .
If we want the formula a m : a n = a m — n was fair when m = n, we need a definition of degree zero.
A degree with a zero index. The power of any non-zero number with exponent zero is 1.
EXAMPLES. 2 0 = 1, ( – 5) 0 = 1, (– 3 / 5) 0 = 1.
Degree with a fractional exponent. In order to raise a real number a to the power m / n, you need to extract the nth root of the mth power of this number a:
About expressions that have no meaning. There are several such expressions.
Where a ≠ 0 , does not exist.
In fact, if we assume that x is a certain number, then in accordance with the definition of the division operation we have: a = 0· x, i.e. a= 0, which contradicts the condition: a ≠ 0
— any number.
In fact, if we assume that this expression is equal to some number x, then according to the definition of the division operation we have: 0 = 0 · x. But this equality occurs when any number x, which was what needed to be proven.
0 0 — any number.
Solution. Let's consider three main cases:
1) x = 0 – this value does not satisfy this equation
2) when x> 0 we get: x/x= 1, i.e. 1 = 1, which means
What x– any number; but taking into account that in
in our case x> 0, the answer is x > 0 ;
Rules for multiplying powers with different bases
DEGREE WITH RATIONAL INDICATOR,
POWER FUNCTION IV
§ 69. Multiplication and division of powers with the same bases
Theorem 1. To multiply powers with the same bases, it is enough to add the exponents and leave the base the same, that is
Proof. By definition of degree
2 2 2 3 = 2 5 = 32; (-3) (-3) 3 = (-3) 4 = 81.
We looked at the product of two powers. In fact, the proven property is true for any number of powers with the same bases.
Theorem 2. To divide powers with the same bases, when the index of the dividend is greater than the index of the divisor, it is enough to subtract the index of the divisor from the index of the dividend, and leave the base the same, that is at t > p
(a =/= 0)
Proof. Recall that the quotient of dividing one number by another is the number that, when multiplied by the divisor, gives the dividend. Therefore, prove the formula where a =/= 0, it's the same as proving the formula
If t > p , then the number t - p will be natural; therefore, by Theorem 1
Theorem 2 is proven.
It should be noted that the formula
we have proved it only under the assumption that t > p . Therefore, from what has been proven, it is not yet possible to draw, for example, the following conclusions:
In addition, we have not yet considered degrees with negative exponents and we do not yet know what meaning can be given to expression 3 - 2 .
Theorem 3. To raise a degree to a power, it is enough to multiply the exponents, leaving the base of the degree the same, that is
Proof. Using the definition of degree and Theorem 1 of this section, we obtain:
Q.E.D.
For example, (2 3) 2 = 2 6 = 64;
518 (Oral) Determine X from the equations:
1) 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 = 2 x ; 3) 4 2 4 4 4 6 4 8 4 10 = 2 x ;
2) 3 3 3 3 5 3 7 3 9 = 3 x ; 4) 1 / 5 1 / 25 1 / 125 1 / 625 = 1 / 5 x .
519. (Set no.) Simplify:
520. (Set no.) Simplify:
521. Present these expressions in the form of degrees with the same bases:
1) 32 and 64; 3) 8 5 and 16 3; 5) 4 100 and 32 50;
2) -1000 and 100; 4) -27 and -243; 6) 81 75 8 200 and 3 600 4 150.
In the previous article we explained what monomials are. In this material we will look at how to solve examples and problems in which they are used. Here we will consider such actions as subtraction, addition, multiplication, division of monomials and raising them to a power with a natural exponent. We will show how such operations are defined, outline the basic rules for their implementation and what should be the result. All theoretical concepts, as usual, will be illustrated with examples of problems with descriptions of solutions.
It is most convenient to work with the standard notation of monomials, so we present all expressions that will be used in the article in standard form. If they were originally specified differently, it is recommended to first bring them to a generally accepted form.
Rules for adding and subtracting monomials
The simplest operations that can be performed with monomials are subtraction and addition. In general, the result of these actions will be a polynomial (a monomial is possible in some special cases).
When we add or subtract monomials, we first write down the corresponding sum and difference in the generally accepted form, and then simplify the resulting expression. If there are similar terms, they need to be cited, and the parentheses should be opened. Let's explain with an example.
Example 1
Condition: perform the addition of the monomials − 3 x and 2, 72 x 3 y 5 z.
Solution
Let's write down the sum of the original expressions. Let's add parentheses and put a plus sign between them. We will get the following:
(− 3 x) + (2, 72 x 3 y 5 z)
When we do the parenthesis expansion, we get - 3 x + 2, 72 x 3 y 5 z. This is a polynomial, written in standard form, which will be the result of adding these monomials.
Answer:(− 3 x) + (2.72 x 3 y 5 z) = − 3 x + 2.72 x 3 y 5 z.
If we have three, four or more terms, we carry out this action in exactly the same way.
Example 2
Condition: perform the indicated operations with polynomials in the correct order
3 a 2 - (- 4 a c) + a 2 - 7 a 2 + 4 9 - 2 2 3 a c
Solution
Let's start by opening the brackets.
3 a 2 + 4 a c + a 2 - 7 a 2 + 4 9 - 2 2 3 a c
We see that the resulting expression can be simplified by adding similar terms:
3 a 2 + 4 a c + a 2 - 7 a 2 + 4 9 - 2 2 3 a c = = (3 a 2 + a 2 - 7 a 2) + 4 a c - 2 2 3 a c + 4 9 = = - 3 a 2 + 1 1 3 a c + 4 9
We have a polynomial, which will be the result of this action.
Answer: 3 a 2 - (- 4 a c) + a 2 - 7 a 2 + 4 9 - 2 2 3 a c = - 3 a 2 + 1 1 3 a c + 4 9
In principle, we can add and subtract two monomials, with some restrictions, so that we end up with a monomial. To do this, you need to meet some conditions regarding addends and subtracted monomials. We will tell you how this is done in a separate article.
Rules for multiplying monomials
The multiplication action does not impose any restrictions on the factors. The monomials being multiplied do not have to meet any additional conditions in order for the result to be a monomial.
To perform multiplication of monomials, you need to follow these steps:
- Write down the piece correctly.
- Expand the parentheses in the resulting expression.
- If possible, group factors with the same variables and numeric factors separately.
- Perform the necessary operations with numbers and apply the property of multiplication of powers with the same bases to the remaining factors.
Let's see how this is done in practice.
Example 3
Condition: multiply the monomials 2 x 4 y z and - 7 16 t 2 x 2 z 11.
Solution
Let's start by composing the work.
We open the brackets in it and get the following:
2 x 4 y z - 7 16 t 2 x 2 z 11
2 - 7 16 t 2 x 4 x 2 y z 3 z 11
All we have to do is multiply the numbers in the first brackets and apply the property of powers for the second. As a result, we get the following:
2 - 7 16 t 2 x 4 x 2 y z 3 z 11 = - 7 8 t 2 x 4 + 2 y z 3 + 11 = = - 7 8 t 2 x 6 y z 14
Answer: 2 x 4 y z - 7 16 t 2 x 2 z 11 = - 7 8 t 2 x 6 y z 14 .
If our condition contains three or more polynomials, we multiply them using exactly the same algorithm. We will consider the issue of multiplying monomials in more detail in a separate material.
Rules for raising a monomial to a power
We know that a power with a natural exponent is the product of a certain number of identical factors. Their number is indicated by the number in the indicator. According to this definition, raising a monomial to a power is equivalent to multiplying the specified number of identical monomials. Let's see how it's done.
Example 4
Condition: raise the monomial − 2 · a · b 4 to the power 3 .
Solution
We can replace exponentiation with multiplication of 3 monomials − 2 · a · b 4 . Let's write it down and get the desired answer:
(− 2 · a · b 4) 3 = (− 2 · a · b 4) · (− 2 · a · b 4) · (− 2 · a · b 4) = = ((− 2) · (− 2) · (− 2)) · (a · a · a) · (b 4 · b 4 · b 4) = − 8 · a 3 · b 12
Answer:(− 2 · a · b 4) 3 = − 8 · a 3 · b 12 .
But what if the degree has a large indicator? It is inconvenient to record a large number of factors. Then, to solve such a problem, we need to apply the properties of a degree, namely the property of a product degree and the property of a degree in a degree.
Let's solve the problem we presented above using the indicated method.
Example 5
Condition: raise − 2 · a · b 4 to the third power.
Solution
Knowing the power-to-degree property, we can proceed to an expression of the following form:
(− 2 · a · b 4) 3 = (− 2) 3 · a 3 · (b 4) 3 .
After that, we raise to the power - 2 and apply the property of powers to powers:
(− 2) 3 · (a) 3 · (b 4) 3 = − 8 · a 3 · b 4 · 3 = − 8 · a 3 · b 12 .
Answer:− 2 · a · b 4 = − 8 · a 3 · b 12 .
We also devoted a separate article to raising a monomial to a power.
Rules for dividing monomials
The last operation with monomials that we will examine in this material is dividing a monomial by a monomial. As a result, we should obtain a rational (algebraic) fraction (in some cases it is possible to obtain a monomial). Let us immediately clarify that division by zero monomial is not defined, since division by 0 is not defined.
To perform division, we need to write down the indicated monomials in the form of a fraction and reduce it, if possible.
Example 6
Condition: divide the monomial − 9 · x 4 · y 3 · z 7 by − 6 · p 3 · t 5 · x 2 · y 2 .
Solution
Let's start by writing monomials in fraction form.
9 x 4 y 3 z 7 - 6 p 3 t 5 x 2 y 2
This fraction can be reduced. After performing this action we get:
3 x 2 y z 7 2 p 3 t 5
Answer:- 9 x 4 y 3 z 7 - 6 p 3 t 5 x 2 y 2 = 3 x 2 y z 7 2 p 3 t 5 .
The conditions under which, as a result of dividing monomials, we obtain a monomial, are given in a separate article.
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If you need to raise a specific number to a power, you can use . Now we will take a closer look at properties of degrees.
Exponential numbers open up great possibilities, they allow us to transform multiplication into addition, and adding is much easier than multiplying.
For example, we need to multiply 16 by 64. The product of multiplying these two numbers is 1024. But 16 is 4x4, and 64 is 4x4x4. That is, 16 by 64 = 4x4x4x4x4, which is also equal to 1024.
The number 16 can also be represented as 2x2x2x2, and 64 as 2x2x2x2x2x2, and if we multiply, we again get 1024.
Now let's use the rule. 16=4 2, or 2 4, 64=4 3, or 2 6, at the same time 1024=6 4 =4 5, or 2 10.
Therefore, our problem can be written differently: 4 2 x4 3 =4 5 or 2 4 x2 6 =2 10, and each time we get 1024.
We can solve a number of similar examples and see that multiplying numbers with powers reduces to adding exponents, or exponential, of course, provided that the bases of the factors are equal.
Thus, without performing multiplication, we can immediately say that 2 4 x2 2 x2 14 = 2 20.
This rule is also valid when dividing numbers with powers, but in this case the exponent of the divisor is subtracted from the exponent of the dividend. Thus, 2 5:2 3 =2 2, which in ordinary numbers is equal to 32:8 = 4, that is, 2 2. Let's summarize:
a m x a n =a m+n, a m: a n =a m-n, where m and n are integers.
At first glance it may seem that this is multiplying and dividing numbers with powers not very convenient, because first you need to represent the number in exponential form. It is not difficult to represent the numbers 8 and 16, that is, 2 3 and 2 4, in this form, but how to do this with the numbers 7 and 17? Or what to do in cases where a number can be represented in exponential form, but the bases for exponential expressions of numbers are very different. For example, 8x9 is 2 3 x 3 2, in which case we cannot sum the exponents. Neither 2 5 nor 3 5 are the answer, nor does the answer lie in the interval between these two numbers.
Then is it worth bothering with this method at all? Definitely worth it. It provides enormous benefits, especially for complex and time-consuming calculations.
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Purpose of the lesson: learn to perform operations with powers of numbers.
First, let's remember the concept of "power of number". An expression of the form $\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n)$ can be represented as $a^n$.
The converse is also true: $a^n= \underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n)$.
This equality is called “recording the degree as a product.” It will help us determine how to multiply and divide powers.
Remember:
a– the basis of the degree.
n– exponent.
If n=1, which means the number A took once and accordingly: $a^n= a$.
If n= 0, then $a^0= 1$.
We can find out why this happens when we get acquainted with the rules of multiplication and division of powers.
Multiplication rules
a) If powers with the same base are multiplied.To get $a^n * a^m$, we write the degrees as a product: $\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n) * \underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(m )$.
The figure shows that the number A have taken n+m times, then $a^n * a^m = a^(n + m)$.
Example.
$2^3 * 2^2 = 2^5 = 32$.
This property is convenient to use to simplify the work when raising a number to a higher power.
Example.
$2^7= 2^3 * 2^4 = 8 * 16 = 128$.
b) If powers with different bases but the same exponent are multiplied.
To get $a^n * b^n$, we write the degrees as a product: $\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n) * \underbrace( b * b * \ldots * b )_(m )$.
If we swap the factors and count the resulting pairs, we get: $\underbrace( (a * b) * (a * b) * \ldots * (a * b) )_(n)$.
So $a^n * b^n= (a * b)^n$.
Example.
$3^2 * 2^2 = (3 * 2)^2 = 6^2= 36$.
Division rules
a) The basis of the degree is the same, the indicators are different.Consider dividing a power with a larger exponent by dividing a power with a smaller exponent.
So, we need $\frac(a^n)(a^m)$, Where n>m.
Let's write the degrees as a fraction:
$\frac(\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n))(\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(m))$.
For convenience, we write the division as a simple fraction.Now let's reduce the fraction.
It turns out: $\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n-m)= a^(n-m)$.
Means, $\frac(a^n)(a^m)=a^(n-m)$.
This property will help explain the situation with raising a number to the zero power. Let's assume that n=m, then $a^0= a^(n-n)=\frac(a^n)(a^n) =1$.
Examples.
$\frac(3^3)(3^2)=3^(3-2)=3^1=3$.
$\frac(2^2)(2^2)=2^(2-2)=2^0=1$.
b) The bases of the degree are different, the indicators are the same.
Let's say we need $\frac(a^n)( b^n)$. Let's write powers of numbers as fractions:
$\frac(\underbrace( a * a * \ldots * a )_(n))(\underbrace( b * b * \ldots * b )_(n))$.
For convenience, let's imagine.
Using the property of fractions, we divide the large fraction into the product of small ones, we get.
$\underbrace( \frac(a)(b) * \frac(a)(b) * \ldots * \frac(a)(b) )_(n)$.
Accordingly: $\frac(a^n)( b^n)=(\frac(a)(b))^n$.
Example.
$\frac(4^3)( 2^3)= (\frac(4)(2))^3=2^3=8$.
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