(exponents) summarize the rules for multiplying powers with the same base, dividing powers with the same base, and raising a power to a power.

1. Powers with the same base. The exponent product rule says that you could add the exponents when multiplying two powers with the same base. key: ADDITION

2. Dividing powers with the same base. You just have to subtract the exponents.
key: SUBTRACTION

3. Raising a power to a power. First you raise the expression inside the parentheses with their corresponding powers then you multiply two expressions together. 
key: MULTIPLICATION and ADDITION of exponents