Power of a Product Practice Problems - Master Exponent Rules

Practice power of a product problems with step-by-step solutions. Learn to apply exponents to multiplication expressions using (ab)^n = a^n × b^n rule.

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  • Apply the (a×b)^n = a^n×b^n rule to multiplication expressions
  • Solve power of product problems with whole numbers and variables
  • Combine power of product with power of power rules in complex expressions
  • Simplify algebraic expressions with multiple variables and coefficients
  • Work with expressions containing multiple terms and different bases
  • Master coefficient multiplication in algebraic power expressions

Understanding Power of a Product

Complete explanation with examples

When finding an expression with multiplication or an exercise that has only multiplication operations inside a parenthesis and the wholes expression is raised to a certain exponent, we can take the exponent and apply it to each of the terms of the expression or exercise.
We must not forget to keep the multiplication signs between the terms.
Property formula:
(a×b)n=an×bn (a\times b)^n=a^n\times b^n
This property also pertains to algebraic expressions.

Detailed explanation

Practice Power of a Product

Test your knowledge with 39 quizzes

Choose the expression that corresponds to the following:

\( \left(10\times3\right)^4= \)

Examples with solutions for Power of a Product

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

Choose the expression that corresponds to the following:

(20×5)7= \left(20\times5\right)^7=

Step-by-Step Solution


Step 1: We start with the expression (20×5)7 \left(20 \times 5\right)^7 .
Step 2: We'll apply the power of a product rule, which states (a×b)n=an×bn (a \times b)^n = a^n \times b^n . This gives us: (20×5)7=207×57 \left(20 \times 5\right)^7 = 20^7 \times 5^7 .
Step 3: To verify, notice that both 207×57 20^7 \times 5^7 and 57×207 5^7 \times 20^7 involve the same expression due to the commutative property of multiplication. Also, we can rewrite (20×5) \left(20 \times 5\right) as 100 100 , leading to another form: (20×5)7=1007 \left(20 \times 5\right)^7 = 100^7
Thus, both 207×57 20^7 \times 5^7 , 57×207 5^7 \times 20^7 , and 1007 100^7 are equivalent expressions for (20×5)7 \left(20 \times 5\right)^7 .

Therefore, the correct answer choice is (d) "All answers are correct."

Answer:

All answers are correct.

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Exercise #2

Choose the expression that corresponds to the following:


(13×4)6= \left(13\times4\right)^6=

Step-by-Step Solution

The expression in question is (13×4)6 \left(13\times4\right)^6 . This expression involves raising a product to a power and requires the application of the power of a product exponent rule, which states:

  • When you have a product raised to an exponent, you can distribute the exponent to each factor in the product separately.

Mathematically, any numbers a a and b b and a positive integer n n can be written as(a×b)n=an×bn (a \times b)^n = a^n \times b^n .

Applying this rule to our expression, (13×4)6 \left(13 \times 4\right)^6 becomes 136×46 13^6 \times 4^6 .

Therefore, the expression (13×4)6 \left(13 \times 4\right)^6 simplifies to 136×46 13^6 \times 4^6 .

Answer:

136×46 13^6\times4^6

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Exercise #3

Choose the expression that corresponds to the following:

(12×3)5= \left(12\times3\right)^5=

Step-by-Step Solution

The given expression is (12×3)5 (12 \times 3)^5 . The power of a product rule states that (a×b)n=an×bn(a \times b)^n = a^n \times b^n. We will apply this formula to the expression.

  • Firstly, identify the base of the power as the product 12×312 \times 3.

  • Secondly, recognize that the exponent applied to this product is 5.

  • According to the rule, the power of a product can be distributed to each factor in the product, which means: (12×3)5=125×35(12 \times 3)^5 = 12^5 \times 3^5.

Therefore, the expression (12×3)5 (12 \times 3)^5 corresponds to 125×35 12^5 \times 3^5 .

Answer:

125×35 12^5\times3^5

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Exercise #4

Insert the corresponding expression:

(2×3)2= \left(2\times3\right)^2=

Step-by-Step Solution

The given expression is (2×3)2 \left(2\times3\right)^2. We need to apply the rule of exponents known as the "Power of a Product." This rule states that when you have a product raised to an exponent, you can apply the exponent to each factor in the product individually. Mathematically, this is expressed as: (a×b)n=an×bn (a \times b)^n = a^n \times b^n .

In this case, the expression (2×3)2 \left(2\times3\right)^2 follows this rule with a=2 a = 2 and b=3 b = 3 , and n=2 n = 2 .

  • First, apply the exponent to the first factor: 22 2^2 .
  • Next, apply the exponent to the second factor: 32 3^2 .

Therefore, by applying the "Power of a Product" rule, the expression becomes: 22×32 2^2 \times 3^2 .

Answer:

22×32 2^2\times3^2

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Exercise #5

Choose the expression that corresponds to the following:

(5×7)3= \left(5\times7\right)^3=

Step-by-Step Solution

The problem requires us to simplify the expression (5×7)3(5 \times 7)^3 using the power of a product rule.

The power of a product rule states that for any numbers a a and b b , and any integer n n , the expression (a×b)n (a \times b)^n can be expanded to an×bn a^n \times b^n .

Applying this rule to the given expression:

  • Identify the values of a a and b b as 5 5 and 7 7 , respectively.

  • Identify n n as 3 3 .

  • Substitute using the rule:
    (5×7)3=53×73(5 \times 7)^3 = 5^3 \times 7^3

The simplified expression is therefore 53×735^3 \times 7^3.

Answer:

53×73 5^3\times7^3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power of a product rule in math?

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The power of a product rule states that (a×b)^n = a^n×b^n. When you have multiplication inside parentheses raised to an exponent, you can distribute that exponent to each factor while keeping the multiplication sign between terms.

How do you solve (2×3)^4 using power of product rule?

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Apply the exponent to each factor: (2×3)^4 = 2^4×3^4 = 16×81 = 1,296. This is often easier than calculating (2×3)^4 = 6^4 = 1,296 directly.

Can you use power of product rule with variables and coefficients?

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Yes! For example, (3x)^2 = 3^2×x^2 = 9x^2. The rule applies to any multiplication expression, whether it contains numbers, variables, or both.

What's the difference between power of product and power of power rules?

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Power of product: (ab)^n = a^n×b^n (distribute exponent to factors). Power of power: (a^m)^n = a^(mn) (multiply exponents). You often use both rules together in complex expressions.

How do you simplify (2^2×x^3)^2 step by step?

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First apply power of product: (2^2)^2×(x^3)^2. Then use power of power rule: 2^(2×2)×x^(3×2) = 2^4×x^6 = 16x^6.

When should you simplify inside parentheses first?

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Simplify first when you have like bases that can be combined. For example, in (2×x×x^2×3)^2, first combine: (6x^3)^2, then apply the power rule: 36x^6.

What are common mistakes with power of product problems?

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Common errors include: forgetting to apply the exponent to all factors, losing multiplication signs, confusing power of product with power of power rules, and not simplifying coefficients properly.

Does power of product work with more than two factors?

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Yes! The rule extends to any number of factors: (a×b×c×d)^n = a^n×b^n×c^n×d^n. Apply the outside exponent to each factor individually while maintaining all multiplication operations.

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