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Clear explanations and worked examples from the Math-Mate school maths textbook.

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INDEX LAWS

  • Adding indices when you multiply
  • Subtracting indices when you divide
  • Raising powers to powers
  • The zero index or exponent
  • Negative indices or exponents
  • Evaluating versus simplifying
  • Indices and exponents that are fractions
  • Fractional indices with numerators larger than one
  • Common cube roots

EXPONENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS

  • Problems extending exponential graphs
  • Guessing the exponential relationship from a graph