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Definition
| For every nonzero number a, a0=1 |
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| Power of a Product Property |
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Definition
For all numbers a, b, and n where a≠0 and b≠0
(ab)n = an bn |
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Term
| Negative Exponent Property |
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Definition
For all number a and n where a≠0
a-n = 1/an |
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| Quotient of Powers Property |
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Definition
For all numbers a, m, and n where a≠0
am/an = am-n
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| Product of power Property |
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Definition
For all number a, m, and n where a≠0
am × an = am+n |
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| Power of a Quotient Property |
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Definition
For all numbers a, b, and n where a≠0
(a/b)n = an/bn |
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Term
| Power of a Power Property |
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Definition
For all numbers a, m, and n where a≠0
(am)n = amn |
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| Exponent Property of Equality |
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Definition
For all numbers a, m, and n where a≠0
if am = an, then m = n |
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