Rules of Exponents

Seven rules of exponents

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Zero Exponent Property
Any number to the power of 0 equals 1. Ex. 2^0 = 1

Negative Exponent Property
Any negative exponent can be converted to a positive by flipping the fraction. Ex. 2^-3 would be written as 1/2^-3 = 1/8

Product of Powers Property
Integers are the same, add the exponents

Quotient of Powers Property
Integers are the same, subtract the exponent

Power of Product Property
Integers are different multiply int. then same exponent.Ex. 4^3/2^3 = 8