Exponents and Roots

Exponents are the method for raising numbers to different powers. Exponents and roots are less likely to be encountered in everyday life, but they are very important in fields such as science, computer programming, and applied mathematics. 

Any number, except zero, raised to the zero power is equal to 1. 

Things get trickier when we deal with negative exponents. If we have 10 4, we can equate this 

I When multiplying powers of the same base, add the exponents. 

When raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents. 

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How did you do on the powers, exponents, and roots Benchmark Quiz Check your answers here, and then analyze your results to figure out your plan of attack to master these topics. 

Learn the particulars of your specific calculator when working with exponents and roots. 

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