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GED Math · Drill 10.08

Multiply powers with the same base

Family 10: Exponents, roots, and scientific notation

Practice this without a calculator Has challenge problems ↓

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Worked examples

Two examples

Example 1

34 × 35 = 3?
  1. Same base, multiplying: add the exponents. 4 + 5 = 9.

Answer: 9

Example 2

x2 × x7 = x?
  1. 2 + 7 = 9.

Answer: 9

Where this is taught: Quiz 31: Rules of Exponents, “Multiplying powers: ADD”

The drill

Ten problems

This drill also has challenge problems. They use the same skill, set up the way the GED test sometimes sets up a problem, so that it looks new at first.

How many:

Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. Commas in large numbers are fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.

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