7.1 Zero and Negative Exponents

Front

What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of zero?

Back

1

Front

How can you express a negative exponent as a positive exponent?

Back

By taking the reciprocal of the base raised to the absolute value of the exponent.

Front

Simplify the expression a^0.

Back

1

Front

What is the simplified form of (-1/2)^0?

Back

1

Front

Rewrite 7^-10 using a positive exponent.

Back

1/7^10

Front

What does a negative exponent indicate about the base?

Back

It indicates that the base is in the denominator of a fraction.

Front

If x^-n is given, how can it be rewritten?

Back

1/x^n

Front

What is the result of 0^0?

Back

It is considered indeterminate in mathematics.

Front

How do you simplify the expression w^-13?

Back

1/w^13

Front

What is the general rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

Back

Add the exponents.