Multipying & Dividing Rules: Examples

Multipying & Dividing Rules

Example 1 What is the product of z¹² and z³?

Step 1. Verify the bases are the same.

Both terms have a base of z.

Step 2. Use the Product of a Power Rule to multiply the terms.

Example 2 What is the product of x² and x⁴?

Step 1. Verify the bases are the same.

Both terms have a base of x.

Step 2. Use the Product of a Power Rule to multiply the terms.