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.
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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.
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Let's multiply these two positive exponents
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First, expand the exponents
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Since everything inside the brackets is multiplied, we can simplify to just 'P' multiplied by itself 5 times
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And that is 'P' to the power of 5
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A simple way to remember is that multiplying exponents is just adding their powers