Overview
The laws of integral indices are essential rules in mathematics that simplify the manipulation of powers. Understanding these laws allows students to perform calculations more efficiently and solve complex equations with ease. The key laws include the product of powers, quotient of powers, power of ...
Key Terms
Example: In 2^3, 3 is the exponent.
Example: In 2^3, 2 is the base.
Example: 2^3 equals 8, so 8 is the power.
Example: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).
Example: a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).
Example: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).
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