Index Law Flashcards
1
Q
Answer 6 to the power of 0
Explain why
A
0
Anything that has the power of 0 is equal to 1.
2
Q
What is 8 to the power of 1
Explain why
A
8
Anything that has the power of 1 is equal to itself.
3
Q
What is a to the power of -1
A
1 over a .
4
Q
What is 5 to the power of -2?
A
1 over 5 squared=1 over 25
5
Q
What is a to the power of a half ?
A
Square root a .
6
Q
What is a to the power of 3 over 2 ?
A
Cube root a squared.
7
Q
When a number has a fractional power where does the numerator and the denominator go ?
A
The denominator goes on top of the root whilst the numerator is the power of the number underneath the root.
8
Q
What is a to the root of minus a half?
A
1 over root a
9
Q
What is a to the power of minus 3 over 2?
A
1 over cube root a squared
