Zero & Negative Exponents

Front

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

Back

1

Front

Simplify: (xyz)^0

Back

1

Front

What happens to a number when it is raised to the power of zero?

Back

It equals 1.

Front

Rewrite with only positive exponents: w^{-13}

Back

Front

Simplify: (-4x)^0

Back

1

Front

What is the result of 2654^0?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of 5^0?

Back

1

Front

Which is greater, 2654^0 or 5^0?

Back

They are the same.

Front

What is the general rule for negative exponents?

Back

a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^{n}} for a ≠ 0.

Front

Simplify: x^{-2}

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