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Exponent multiplication whole numbers

The math skill involves multiplying two exponents with the same base. To perform this operation, simply add their powers. This consolidates the multiplication into a single exponent expression.

Learn exponent multiplication whole numbers

Teaching Transcript

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Let's multiply these two positive exponents

First, expand the exponents

Since everything inside the brackets is multiplied, we can simplify to just 'P' multiplied by itself 5 times

And that is 'P' to the power of 5

A simple way to remember is that multiplying exponents is just adding their powers

Skill Practice

Exponent multiplication whole numbers

Test your understanding of exponent multiplication whole numbers by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.