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Math8-unit1L3-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exponent | a quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised, usually expressed as a raised symbol beside the number or expression |
| quotient | a result obtained by dividing two numbers |
| product | a result obtained by multiplying two or more numbers |
| Negative Exponent Rule | any nonzero number raised to a negative exponent equals the positive inverse of the number. |
| Zero Exponent Rule | any number raised to the zero power equals one. |
| Power of a Power Property | to find the power of a power, multiply the exponents |
| Power of a Product Property | to find the power of a product, find the power of each factor and multiply |