Indice Rules

Question 1

rule 1

Answer 1

when multiplying indices with the same number of rules, add the powers together

Question 2

rule 2

Answer 2

When dividing indices with the same base, subtract the powers.

Question 3

rule 3

Answer 3

When there is a power outside the bracket multiply the powers.

Question 4

rule 4

Answer 4

Any non-zero value raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.

Question 5

rule 5

Answer 5

When the index is negative, put it over 1 and flip (write its reciprocal) to make it positive.