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Algebra 2: Lesson 046

Exponent Rules
The Power Rule

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Students learn the power rule, which states that when simplifying a power taken to another power, multiply the exponents. For example, (x^2)^3 = x^6. To simplify (6x^6)^2, square the coefficient and multiply the exponent times 2, to get 36x^12.

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