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Simplifying Expressions with Indices

Simplifying expressions with indices involves applying the rules of exponents to reduce complex expressions into simpler forms. This includes handling negative indices, which represent reciprocal values, and simplifying powers of variables and constants. Understanding how to simplify such expressions is crucial in algebra and beyond, as it facilitates solving equations, comparing expressions, and analyzing functions.

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Simplifying expressions with indices is a fundamental skill in mathematics that allows students to handle complex calculations more easily. By understanding the laws of indices, learners can simplify expressions involving powers, making them more manageable. This skill is not only crucial for academ...

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Key Terms

Index
A number that shows how many times to use the base in multiplication.

Example: In 2³, 3 is the index, meaning 2 is multiplied by itself three times.

Base
The number that is raised to a power.

Example: In 5², 5 is the base.

Exponent
Another term for index, indicating the power to which a number is raised.

Example: In 10⁴, 4 is the exponent.

Negative Index
An index that indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive index.

Example: 2⁻² = 1/(2²) = 1/4.

Product of Powers
When multiplying like bases, add the indices.

Example: a² × a³ = a⁵.

Quotient of Powers
When dividing like bases, subtract the indices.

Example: b⁵ ÷ b² = b³.

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Polynomials
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Quadratic Equations
Focuses on solving equations that can be expressed in terms of indices.
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Key Concepts

IndicesLaws of IndicesSimplificationExponents