Exponent Vocabulary Test

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What is the Zero Power Property?

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Any power with an exponent of 0 equals 1, unless the base is 0.

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What does the term 'Exponent' refer to?

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The number of times to multiply the base by itself.

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What is a 'Base' in an exponential expression?

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The number or expression that is used as a repeated factor.

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What is the Quotient Rule?

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When you divide two powers with the same base, keep the base and subtract the exponents.

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What does the Power to a Power Rule state?

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When you have an exponent raised to another exponent, keep the base and multiply the exponents.

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What is the Product Rule?

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When you multiply two powers with the same base, keep the base and add the exponents.

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What is an Exponential Expression?

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An expression that includes a base raised to an exponent.

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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

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1.

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What happens when the base is 0 and the exponent is 0?

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It is considered an indeterminate form.

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How do you simplify (a^m) * (a^n)?

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You add the exponents: a^(m+n).