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Exponents
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Definition: Exponent• The exponent of a number says how many
times to use that number in a multiplication. It is written as a small number to the right and above the base number.
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The Zero Exponent Rule• Any number (excluding zero) to the zero
power is always equal to one.
• Examples: 1000=1 1470=1 550 =1
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Negative Power Rule•
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Let’s Practice…1. 5-2
2. (-3)-3
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The One Exponent Rule• Any number (excluding zero) to the first
power is always equal to that number.
• Examples: a1 = a 71 = 7 531 = 53
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Simplifying Exponential Expressions
Step 1: Simplify (get rid of negatives and fractions, where possible).Step 2: Plug in.
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Let’s Practice…1. 4m3j-2 2. for m = -2 and j = 3 for b = 2 and a = 3