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What are the rules of integral exponents?. Section P-2. Positive Integral Exponents. For any positive integer n, a = the base n = the exponent or power a n = the exponential expression. Negative Integral Exponents. If a is a nonzero real number and n is a positive integer,.
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What are the rules of integral exponents? Section P-2
Positive Integral Exponents • For any positive integer n, • a = the base • n = the exponent or power • an = the exponential expression
Negative Integral Exponents If a is a nonzero real number and n is a positive integer,
Rules for Integral Exponents Product Rule Quotient Rule
Rules cont. Power of a power rule Power of a product rule Power of a quotient rule
Examples If x = 2, y = -1, & z = -3
Examples Simplify:
Examples Simplify:
Examples Simplify: