Examples of Simplifying Expressions Written in Parentheses
Using more than one of the rules for exponents to simplify expressions written with parentheses.
Examples of Simplifying Expressions
Expressions that include a negative exponent can be simplified by first rewriting the expression with positive exponents.
Multiplying Two Factors with the Same Base
The rules for exponents begin with the rule for multiplying two factors with the same base.
More than One Base Inside Parentheses
Simplifying an expression with more than one base contained within parentheses.
Monomials with Exponents Outside of Parentheses
The rule for raising a power to a power is demonstrated in simplifying a monomial in which an exponent is outside parentheses.
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial
Using the rules for exponents to divide a polynomial by a monomial.
Dividing Two Monomials with the Same Base
The rules for exponents includes the rule for dividing two monomials with the same base, as demonstrated here.
Writing Expressions in Their Simplest Form
A simplified expression is one in which each base is written only once, there are no negative exponents, and no parentheses. Simplifying an expression makes it easier to solve complex problems, and using the rules for exponents makes simplifying exp...
More than One Base Raised to a Negative Power
The rule for raising a power to a power is applied to an expression in which a monomial in parentheses is raised to a negative power.