Getting started on understanding the Index laws –multiplication and division

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You will be introduced to the basics of index notation.

The following skills practice exercises can be completed when you are ready.

 

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The first Index law of multiplication can be mastered by completing the following skills practice questions:
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Now try the rule for division using Indices

 

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At anytime you can check your answers to the skills practice exercises Find the link below.

 

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There is a number of helpful videos on youtube. Check out this one!

 

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By the end of the class you should be able to correctly answer the following questions:

a) x^4 * x^5 = ?

b) y^5 / y ^2 = ?

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Go to Manga High at any time and search Indices. You will find a range of challenges for different year levels.

Two examples of relevant challenges are:

  • Rules of indices, add and subtract the powers
  • Rules of indices, multiply the powers