Question

Which of the following is not true regarding operations with

exponents?
A. To divide powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.
B. To subtract powers with the same base, divide the exponents.
C. To multiply powers with the same base, add the exponents.
D. To raise the power to a power, multiply the exponents.

Answer 1

B is not true, the other options are correct.

Explanation:

B. To subtract powers with the same base, divide the exponents. is not true. The correct operation is to subtract the exponents.

A. To divide powers with the same base, subtract the exponents. is true. When dividing two powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents. For example, (x^3) / (x^2) = x^(3-2) = x^1

C. To multiply powers with the same base, add the exponents. is true. When multiplying two powers with the same base, you add the exponents. For example, (x^3) * (x^2) = x^(3+2) = x^5

D. To raise the power to a power, multiply the exponents. is true. When raising a power to another power, you multiply the exponents. For example, (x^3)^2 = x^(3*2) = x^6

So, B is not true, the other options are correct.