Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Power of a Power
Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Definition
Power of a power: raising a power to another exponent multiplies the exponents, (x^a)^b = x^(ab).
Examples
- (x3)4 = x12.
- (22)3 = 26.
Key rule
Keep the base and multiply the two exponents.
Memory hook
Power to a power − multiply the exponents.