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Multiplying/Dividing with Exponents Help
Introduction to Multiplying and Dividng with Exponents When multiplying (or dividing) quantities that have exponents, use the exponent properties to simplify each factor (or numerator and denominator) then multiply (or divide).
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Roots Help
Introduction to Square Roots The square root of a number is the nonnegative number whose square is the root. For example 3 is the square root of 9 because 3 2 = 9.
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Roots Expressed as Exponents Help
Properties of Roots Expressed as Exponents Roots can be written as exponents by using the following two properties. This ability is useful in algebra and calculus. Property 1
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Algebra Exponents and Roots Practice Test
Review the following concepts if needed: Exponents and Roots Help Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Variables and Exponents ...
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Distributing Multiplication over Addition and Subtraction Help
Distributive Property - Multiplication Over Addition and Subtraction Distributing multiplication over addition (and subtraction) and factoring (the opposite of distributing) are extremely important in algebra. The distributive law of ...
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Combination of Like Terms Help
Combining Like Terms Two or more terms are alike if they have the same variables and the exponents (or roots) on those variables are the same: 3 x 2 y and 5 x ...
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Simplifying the Numerator of Fraction Sums or Differences Help
Simplifying the Numerator of Fraction Sums or Differences With the distributive property and the ability to combine like terms, the numerator of fraction sums/differences can be simplified. For now, we will leave the denominators factored. ...
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Factoring Help
Factoring Using the Distributive Property The distributive property, a(b + c) = ab + ac , can be used to factor a quantity from two or more terms. In the formula ab + ac = ...
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Factoring by Grouping Help
Combining Terms as Common Factors Sometimes you can combine two or more terms at a time in such a way that each term has an algebraic expression as a common factor. Examples ...
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Factoring to Reduce Fractions Help
Factor to Reduce Fractions Among factoring’s many uses is in reducing fractions. If the numerator’s terms and the denominator’s terms have common factors, factor them then cancel. It might not be necessary to factor the ...
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