Properties of Exponents - Worksheet 3 - 8th Grade

Easy

Use exponent rules, reciprocals and normalized scientific notation.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

20 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: exponents, algebra, number sense

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 20 problems designed for 8th Grade students practicing properties of exponents. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read ordered pairs and solve linear equations using signed arithmetic.

  • Use exponent rules, reciprocals and normalized scientific notation.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Write 4^3 × 4^2 as one power.
Solution Steps:
  1. When multiplying powers with the same base, add their exponents.
Answer: 4^5
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Write 3^3 × 3^4 as one power.
2
Write 7^2 × 7^4 as one power.
3
Write 6^2 × 6^1 as one power.
4
Write 7^1 × 7^4 as one power.
5
Write 5^3 × 5^3 as one power.
6
Write 8^1 × 8^2 as one power.
7
Write 3^2 × 3^3 as one power.
8
Write 3^2 × 3^2 as one power.
9
Write 4^3 × 4^4 as one power.
10
Write 8^4 × 8^4 as one power.
11
Write 2^2 × 2^2 as one power.
12
Write 3^1 × 3^2 as one power.
13
Write 3^3 × 3^3 as one power.
14
Write 2^2 × 2^4 as one power.
15
Write 3^2 × 3^4 as one power.
16
Write 4^4 × 4^2 as one power.
17
Write 3^4 × 3^2 as one power.
18
Write 2^3 × 2^1 as one power.
19
Write 8^2 × 8^1 as one power.
20
Write 5^2 × 5^3 as one power.

Answer Key

1. 3^72. 7^63. 6^34. 7^55. 5^66. 8^37. 3^58. 3^49. 4^710. 8^811. 2^412. 3^313. 3^614. 2^615. 3^616. 4^617. 3^618. 2^419. 8^320. 5^5

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