1.   You can multiply powers with the same base by _____.
    A. multiplying the exponents B. adding the exponents
    C. subtracting the exponents D. dividing the exponents
    Hint

  2.   Simplify a4 · a2.
    A. a8 B. 2a6
    C. 2a8 D. a6
    Hint

  3.   Simplify the expression (-x2y3)(5xy4).
    A. -5x2y12 B. -10x2y12
    C. -10x3y7 D. -5x3y7
    Hint

  4.   You can divide powers with the same base by _____.
    A. adding the exponents B. multiplying the exponents
    C. dividing the exponents D. subtracting the exponents
    Hint

  5.   Simplify the expression (jk)(2k)(3jk5).
    A. 5j3k7 B. 6j3k7
    C. 6j2k5 D. 5j2k5
    Hint



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