What is a negative exponent?
Zero and Negative Exponents

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A negative exponent indicates that the base should be taken as the reciprocal. For example, a^(-n) = 1/(a^n).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite 1/12^4 using a negative exponent.
Back
12^(-4)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does (-5)^-4 equal when rewritten with a positive exponent?
Back
1/(-5)^4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the base in the expression 2^3?
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2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?
Back
1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you simplify the expression 12^3 * 12^(-5)?
Back
12^(-2) or 1/(12^2).
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for multiplying powers with the same base?
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Add the exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n).
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