PreCal: Exponents

Intro: We use exponent notation when we write an expression such as an In this, the "n" is called the exponent and the "a" is called the base. The cases where n is an integer or not differ slightly, and so we treat them in turn.

Table of Contents:

  1. Integer exponents
    1. definitions
    2. rules for exponents
    3. cautionary notes
    4. examples
    5. practice
  2. Radicals (roots) and fractional exponents
    1. definitions of roots
    2. definitions of fractional exponents
    3. rules for fractional exponents
    4. examples
    5. practice
  3. Real number and variable exponents
    1. explanation
    2. examples
  4. Section Test

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