M1 Vocab 8th Grade

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base

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A mathematical term like 3² where 3 is the base.

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Evaluate:

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Find the value of an expression.

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Exponent

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Mathematical notation for how many times a quantity is multiplied by itself.

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Monomial

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A mathematical expression with one term.

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Negative exponent

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Becomes a fraction

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Order of operations

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Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction

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Power: 8⁴ is 8 multiplied 4 times (8 x 8 x 8 x 8)

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8⁴ = 8 x 8 x 8 x 8

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Power of a Power Property: (7^3)^4

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Multiply the exponents

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Quotient of Powers Property

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Subtract the exponents when dividing powers with the same base.

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Scientific notation

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A method to write large or small numbers, e.g., 5.5 x 10³.