2 Vocabulary Terms - Define/Illustrate
What Two operations can you apply Exponent Rules?
How are exponent rules different from operation rules with numbers?
1. Exponent rules are mathematical principles that govern how exponents behave in mathematical expressions and equations. These rules can be applied when performing operations such as multiplication, division, and exponentiation with exponents. One example of an exponent rule is the product rule, which states that when multiplying two powers with the same base, the exponents can be added together. For example, 2^3 * 2^2 = 2^(3+2) = 2^5.
2. Operation rules with numbers, on the other hand, are mathematical principles that dictate how to perform basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. These rules apply when working with regular numbers, not exponents. For example, the operation rule for addition states that adding two numbers together yields a sum, while the operation rule for multiplication states that multiplying two numbers results in a product. The key difference is that exponent rules specifically deal with exponents and their behavior, whereas operation rules with numbers focus on basic mathematical operations without involving exponents.