When multiplying like bases, keep the base the same and add the exponents. When raising a base with a power to another power, keep the base the same and multiply the exponents. When dividing like bases, keep the base the same and subtract the denominator exponent from the numerator exponent.
Multiplying powers with the same base When raising a power multiply the exponents together If a base is the same add the exponents If an exponent is negative put the integer under 1 for division