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Exponents:

Understanding the
Basics
Group 2
What are Exponents?
• • Exponents are a way to express repeated multiplication of the same
number.
• • The number being multiplied is called the base.
• • The exponent tells us how many times to multiply the base by itself.
• Example: 2^3 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
Parts of an Exponential Expression
• • Base: The number that is being multiplied.
• • Exponent (or Power): The number that shows how many times the
base is multiplied by itself.
• Example: In 5^4, 5 is the base and 4 is the exponent.
Common Exponent Terms
• • Squared: When the exponent is 2, e.g., x² (x squared).
• • Cubed: When the exponent is 3, e.g., y³ (y cubed).
• • Zero Exponent: Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0
equals 1, e.g., a^0 = 1.
Rules of Exponents
• 1. Multiplying Powers with the Same Base: a^m × a^n = a^{m+n}
• 2. Dividing Powers with the Same Base: a^m / a^n = a^{m-n}
• 3. Power of a Power: (a^m)^n = a^{m × n}
• 4. Product of Powers: (ab)^n = a^n × b^n
Negative Exponents
• A negative exponent means taking the reciprocal of the base and then
applying the positive exponent.
• Example: a^{-n} = 1/a^n
• Example: 3^{-2} = 1/3^2 = 1/9
Applications of Exponents
• • Scientific Notation: Large numbers are expressed using exponents,
e.g., 1 × 10^6 for one million.
• • Compound Interest: Interest grows exponentially over time.
• • Exponential Growth and Decay: Used to model populations,
radioactive decay, and more.
Examples
• 1. Simplify 2^4 × 2^3
• Answer: 2^{4+3} = 2^7 = 128
• 2. Simplify 5^6 / 5^3
• Answer: 5^{6-3} = 5^3 = 125
• 3. Simplify (3^2)^3
• Answer: 3^{2×3} = 3^6 = 729
Conclusion
• • Exponents are a compact way of expressing repeated multiplication.
• • Understanding exponent rules is important in algebra and many
real-world applications.

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