What happens to the exponents when we multiply? *

Question

What happens to exponents when we add? 

What happens to exponents when we divided?

Answer 1

When you multiply exponents of the same base you add the exponents so ( x^a)(x^b) = x^(a+b)

So ( 2^2)(2^3)= 2^5

When you divide you subtract the exponents

REMEMBER THIS ONLY WORKS IF THE EXPONENT BASES ARE THE SAME