Algebraic indices (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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What are algebraic indices?
What are algebraic indices?
Repeated multiplication written in shorter form
Base in
Base in
The main letter or number ()
Index in
Index in
The small number above and to the right ()
Another word for index
Another word for index
Power
Multiply powers, same base:
Multiply powers, same base:
(add the indices)
Divide powers, same base:
Divide powers, same base:
(subtract the indices)
Power to power:
Power to power:
(multiply the indices)
Power inside brackets:
Power inside brackets:
(apply to each part)
Index laws requirement
Index laws requirement
Bases must be the same
