Flashcard F exponents

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In the expression -6x^5, the 5 is called the...

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exponent

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What is the value of (3x^-4y^2)^0?

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1

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What is the value of (5x^3)^-2?

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1/25x^6

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What is the value of 3^0?

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1

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What is the value of (x^-2)(3xy^2)^4?

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81x^2y^8

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Define 'exponent'.

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What is the base in the expression 2^3?

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2

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What does a negative exponent indicate?

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A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

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What is the value of x^0 for any non-zero x?

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1

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What is the product of x^a and x^b?

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x^(a+b)