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Exponents lesson 7 - Exponent Rule #5   (page 1 of 3)
---- This algebra lesson explains the fifth rule of exponents.

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What does this thing mean?

( xy )^4

It's 4 blobs of (xy) all multiplied together:

( xy )^4 = ( x^4 )( y^4 )

We can cut to the chase and, kind of, distribute the exponent into each guy:

( xy )^4 = ( x^4 )( y^4 )

Here's the official rule:

Exponent Rule #5: ( ab )^n = ( a^n )( b^n )

TRY IT:

Rewrite and explain why this works!

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