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Zero exponents

Zero exponents.

  • Use .
  • Every non-zero base raised to the power zero equals 1.
  • Check which whole expression the zero exponent applies to.

Example 1

Apply the rule

Simplify the expression.

Example 2

Fully simplify the expression. The whole base is non-zero: .

Your turn

Question 1

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 2

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 3

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 4

Simplify using positive exponents. Assume any denominator is non-zero.

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Question 5

Simplify. Assume .

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