explain three rules for exponents
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Sure! Here are three rules for exponents:
1. Product Rule: When multiplying two numbers with the same base, you add the exponents. For example, if you have a^m * a^n, where a is the base and m and n are the exponents, the result is a^(m + n).
2. Quotient Rule: When dividing two numbers with the same base, you subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator. For instance, if you have a^m / a^n, the result is a^(m - n).
3. Power Rule: When raising a number with an exponent to another exponent, you multiply the exponents. For example, if you have (a^m)^n, the result is a^(m * n).
To understand these rules, it's helpful to know that exponentiation represents repeated multiplication of a base by itself. For instance, a^3 means a * a * a.
By applying these rules, you can simplify and solve complex exponential expressions efficiently.