Exponent Rules
Algebra rules and formulas for exponents are listed
below.
Definitions
1. an = a·a·a···a (n times)
2. a0 = 1 (a ≠ 0)
3. (a ≠ 0)
4. (a ≥ 0, m ≥ 0, n > 0)
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Combining
1. multiplication: axay = ax + y
2. division: (a ≠ 0)
3. powers: (ax)y = axy
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Distributing (a ≥ 0, b ≥ 0)
1. (ab)x = axbx
2. (b ≠ 0)
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Careful!!
1. (a + b)n ≠ an + bn
2. (a – b)n ≠ an – bn |
See
also
Root formulas, nth root
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