Combining index laws
Simplify powers, coefficients and fractions in a sensible order.
- Deal with powers outside brackets first.
- Simplify the numerical coefficient. Then combine powers of each letter.
- Write the final result with positive exponents.
Example
One stage at a time
Simplify the expression.
Your turn
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Check answer
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Check answer
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Check answer
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Check answer
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Check answer
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.
Simplify using positive exponents. Assume the variables are non-zero.