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Module 4 Vocab
| base | In a power, the number that is the common factor. In 103 , the base is 10. That is, 103=10×10×10 . |
| evaluate | To find the value of an expression. |
| exponent | In a power, the number of times the base is used as a factor. In 10³, the exponent is 3. |
| monomial | A number, variable, or product of a number and one or more variables. |
| negative exponent | The result of repeated division used to represent very small numbers. |
| order of operations | The rules to follow when more than one operation is used in a numerical expression. 1. Evaluate the expressions inside grouping symbols. 2. Evaluate all powers. 3. Multiply and divide in order from left to right. 4. Add and subtract in order from left |
| Product of Powers Property | A property that states to multiply powers with the same base, add their exponents. |
| power | A product of repeated factors using an exponent and a base. The power 73 is read seven to the third power, or seven cubed. |
| Power of a Power Property | A property that states to find the power of a power, multiply the exponents. |
| Power of a Product Property | A property that states to find the power of a product, find the power of each factor and multiply. |
| Quotient of Powers Property | A property that states to divide powers with the same base, subtract their exponents. |
| scientific notation | a method used by scientists to express a number as a value between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. |
| standard form | Number written without exponents. |
| term | Each part of an algebraic expression separated by an addition or subtraction sign. |
| Zero Exponent Rule |