(12.1) Integers and Exponents Flashcards
1
Q
What is index/power/exponent?
A
How many times a number is multiplied by itself
2
Q
What is the base?
A
The (bigger) number being multiplied
3
Q
What is an expression for power called?
A
Exponential Notation
4
Q
Base to the power of 1 is equal to?
A
Original Base number; Eg: 40^1 = 40
5
Q
base to the power of 0 is?
A
1, for any non zero number
6
Q
What is the Product Rule?
A
When Multiplying with exponential notation, if the bases are the same keep the base and add the exponents.
7
Q
What is the Quotient Rule
A
When dividing with exponential notation, if the bases are the same, keep the base and subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.
8
Q
a^-n (Negative exponent)
A
1/a^n
